Mental Health First Aid
2 DAY COURSE
Mental Health First Aid
2 DAY . 9am-5pm
Gain the confidence and skills to identify, understand, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This MHFA England two-day course equips you to act as a certified MHFAider in your workplace or community.
Course Brief
OVERVIEW
Mental health challenges are prevalent, affecting one in four people each year. Yet, stigma and misunderstanding often prevent open conversations and timely support. MHFA training empowers individuals to recognise early signs of mental health issues, engage in supportive dialogues, and guide those in need toward appropriate resources. By fostering a culture of empathy and awareness, we can make a significant difference in the lives of others.
MHFA is an internationally recognised training program designed to teach participants how to identify, understand, and assist someone experiencing a mental health problem. Similar to physical first aid, MHFA provides the skills to offer initial support until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.
FORMAT
Group: Online or Face to face - 16 people per group max
Individual: Online only
LEARNING HOURS
14 Hours of live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor
LEARNING METHODS
instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
COST
£325 per person. Discounts available for group bookings
CERTIFICATIONS
MHFAider certificate
Course Content
SESSION 1
Mental Health First Aid, the role and action plan
Helpful and unhelpful language
Useful models to support the role
SESSION 2
Understanding Mental Health & Crisis Response
Explore factors influencing mental health, recognise anxiety, and learn crisis first aid techniques.
Supporting Others with Empathy
Develop active listening skills and understand the role of empathy in mental health support.
Key Mental Health Challenges
Gain insight into eating disorders, self-harm, and substance misuse, including their impact and ways to support individuals effectively.
SESSION 3
Applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Learn how to use a structured approach to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Understanding Key Mental Health Conditions
Explore depression, suicide, and psychosis, including their signs, impact, and intervention strategies.
Crisis First Aid in Practice
Build on crisis response skills to provide immediate and appropriate support in high-risk situations
SESSION 4
Recovery & Lived Experience
Understand the journey of mental health recovery and the value of lived experiences in supporting others.
Setting Boundaries as an MHFAider®
Learn how to maintain professional and emotional boundaries while providing support
Taking Action & Moving Forward
Develop a personal MHFA action plan and explore how to apply your skills in the MHFAider® role.
Book a course
Check out our regular open online courses or book a private course for your organisation
As a Mental Health First Aider you'll be able to:
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Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
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Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
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Practise active listening and empathy
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Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
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Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
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Practise self-care
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Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
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Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
Key Course Takeaways
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A workbook posted out to support learning throughout the course.
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A digital manual to refer to whenever needed it after completing the course.
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A mini reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan and MHFAider lanyard
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A digital MHFAider certificate
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Opportunity to join The Association of Mental Health First Aiders. Receiving exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from training and qualifications to events and research.
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The MHFAider Support App®. Access to 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
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Access to the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides
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First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
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Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help your MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care.
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Monthly MHFAiders newsletters.
Outcomes
