This course is part of the national training programme for Wales and its partners include the Welsh Government, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. Comparisons can be drawn between YMHFA and emergency first aid. In both cases members of the public can offer immediate aid and support the young person to get appropriate help.

YMHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of young people mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help. This course is particularly relevant for those who work with adolescents and may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress.