This course enable participants to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention 

• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress

• Practise active listening and empathy 

• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports 

• Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality 

• Practise self-care 

• Know how to use the MHFAider Support App® 

• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England  

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Format:

• Two day face to face course, or four x 4 hour live online sessions

• Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities

• Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan

• 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

• A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course

• A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• A digital MHFAider® certificate

• Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years

• Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events

• 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.