Health Minister says the course “reflects the Government’s commitment to strengthening Bermuda’s mental‑health landscape”
Local professionals who work with young people will soon have new tools to support adolescents facing mental health challenges.
Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, announced the launch of the Youth Mental Health Training Program in the House of Assembly this morning.
The three-day course, complemented by monthly sessions throughout the year, will help participants recognise early warning signs of mental health concerns in adolescents, understand referral pathways, use anti-stigma strategies, and provide safe, effective support.
Minister Wilson said participants will earn a certificate, emphasising that strengthening the skills of trusted adults builds a community safety net around young people.
“As more people in our community develop competencies in adolescent mental health support, we will continue to break down stigmas, thus making it easier for young people to ask for help,” added Minister Wilson.
“In the short term, we are building a Bermuda where youth receive the timely, compassionate and appropriate support they need, at the appropriate level.
“In the long term, such training initiatives not only contribute to a more resilient youth population but also drive cultural changes in how we think about and respond to adolescent mental health concerns and influence positive outcomes for young people across families, schools, sports clubs, and community programmes.”
Registration is now open for the program, and further details on the schedule of sessions are available at www.gov.bm/youthmentalhealthtraining
Read the Minister’s full remarks below.
