Help Youth - Mental health First Aid

Be Ready to Support a Young Person When It Matters Most

Learn how to recognize the signs, step in early, and support a young person with confidence.

Don’t wait until it becomes a crisis — know what to do when it starts.

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How Adult Mental Health First Aid Helps

Over half of young people with unmet mental health needs think no one would care if they got better. You can show them that recovery is possible with our trusted, evidence-based training.

Help Young People Grow and Succeed

When you support mental health early, young people can focus on learning, growing and being their best at school and in life.

Understand Their Struggles

Reports show that 75% of parents don’t know where or how to seek help for their child. Learn what they’re going through and how to find the right support.

Break the Stigma

70% of young people with depression who never sought help said they were worried about what people would say. You can change that by making it OK to talk about mental health.

Know How to Get Them Talking

Many kids stay quiet and try to handle things alone. Learn how to notice the signs that they might be struggling, and how to build trust so they open up.

Show Up With a Plan

85% of educators say they need better training to handle student mental health. Our simple MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) gives you the tools to respond with confidence.

Help Youth Get the Care They Need

90% of young people with a substance use disorder don’t think they need treatment. Be the one who guides them to professional help.

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Learn How to Support
Young People with Confidence

Build practical skills you can use in real-life situations — when a young person needs support.

Spot the Signs Early

Notice when something feels off and take action before it escalates.

Start the Conversation

Know how to approach a young person and talk without fear or hesitation.

Respond in the Right Way

Say the right things and avoid making the situation worse.

Support Without Overstepping

Be present and helpful without needing to be an expert.

Guide Them to the Right Help

Take the next step and connect them to support when it’s needed.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

50%

of mental health challenges begin before age 14

You may not always see it — but the signs are there.

Most people don’t step in — because they don’t know what to do.

You can be the one who notices early and takes action.

What You Learn?

In this full-day training, you’ll learn how to help young people ages 12-18. Topics include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, social media, substance use and ADHD. You’ll be able to:

Recognize signs and symptoms in young people.
Use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).
Interact with a young person in crisis.
Connect a young person with professional help.
Address stigma and explain that recovery is possible.
Encourage young people to practice self-care.

What to Expect.

Your certified Instructor will create a respectful, supportive space either online or in person.

They will help you relate what you learn to real-life scenarios. Group discussions and activities give you a chance to practice your new skills to help others.

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Take the first step toward recognizing the signs, starting the conversation, and helping when it truly matters.

Licensed by MHFA International since 2017, Mental Health First Aid India delivers globally recognized training to build mental health awareness and support. Now in Albania, extending this proven approach to empower individuals, workplaces, and communities.

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