Mental Health First Aid
This course enable participants 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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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
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Practise active listening and empathy
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Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
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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
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Format:
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Two day face to face course, or four x 4 hour live online sessions
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Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities
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Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan
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Numbers are limited to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn​
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Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A workbook to support their learning throughout the course
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A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
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A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
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A digital MHFAider® certificate
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Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
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Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
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The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
Corporate bookings:
Prices start at £1750 per course, depending on the training location.
This includes MHFA England registration, workbook, 3 year support package
and access to online course manual.
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Contact us to book a course for your workplace
or go to our Workplace Training page for more information.
"Very well organised and the trainer had a very good understanding of mental health which then translated to the trainees. Thoroughly enjoyed the course."
Adult Mental Health First Aid course participant
Booking a course
Contact us to book our instructor for a workplace course delivery for your company or organisation. Courses are available online or on-site. If you are unsure of the right course for you, we are happy to advise you of the best fit for your needs.