Table 1.

Content and structure of the tMHFA 7–9 training

Session 1	Session 2	Session 3
Topics presented
Mental health  Helpful and unhelpful thinking  Mental health problems  Appropriate help  The importance of helping your friends	When should I do something? Teen MHFA Action Plan Helping someone who is suicidal	Putting what you’ve learned into practice Teen MHFA Action Plan Helping a friend with a mental health problem Looking after yourself
Films
What it was like for me—Part 1 (lived experience film; 4:39)	Seeking help from a professional (filmed discussion with professionals 6:14) I’m fine (scripted drama film; 7:20)	What it was like for me—Part 2 (lived experience film; 4:34) What it was like for me—Part 3 (lived experience film; 5:35)
Session activities
Unhelpful thinking  How mental health problems affect young people	Review quiz Helpful people Looking for warning signs Helping James	Review quiz Helping Kasey Taking care of yourself