Certification or course
National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid) Teen Mental Health First Aid (teen MHFA)
National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid) Teen Mental Health First Aid (teen MHFA) is a certification or course run by National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid). Open to: ages 14 to 18.
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 18
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- School year
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Teen MHFA is a peer support training delivered by certified instructors at schools and youth organizations. Over 150,000 teens have been trained.
Teens learn signs of mental health and substance use challenges, how to talk with a peer who is struggling, and when to involve a trusted adult.
Key facts
- Run by
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid)
- Where
- Nationwide
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 18Teens in grades 9-12, or ages 14-18, through a school or youth organization that is a teen MHFA host site
- Commitment
- Six 45-minute sessions or three 90-minute sessions; in person, online or blended
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Offered through an approved host school or organization
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Psychology and Social Work
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Teen Mental Health First Aid (teen MHFA) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid) Teen Mental Health First Aid (teen MHFA)?
Ages 14 to 18. Teens in grades 9-12, or ages 14-18, through a school or youth organization that is a teen MHFA host site
How many hours does National Council for Mental Wellbeing (Mental Health First Aid) Teen Mental Health First Aid (teen MHFA) require?
Six 45-minute sessions or three 90-minute sessions; in person, online or blended
What do you need to apply?
Offered through an approved host school or organization.
Sources and method
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