​Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a training developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMH) to help individuals learn how to identify and support young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. The training is designed to be a first point of contact for individuals who are seeking help for themselves or someone else, and to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to support young people in crisis.
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The YMHFA is based on the principles of mental health first aid, which involve:

• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people
• Providing support to young people experiencing mental health challenges
• Helping young people to access the appropriate resources and services for support
• Reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues

The YMHFA is designed to be accessible to anyone who is interested in learning more about mental health and how to support young people experiencing mental health challenges. It is typically delivered in a classroom setting, and involves a combination of lectures, group discussions, and role-playing activities.

Upon completion of the YMHFA training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize the signs of mental health problems in young people, and to provide them with appropriate support and resources. This can help to improve the mental wellbeing of young people in the community, and to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.