Mental Health First Aid

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider® to:

• Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
• Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support

Alongside the best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid training, MHFAiders are also provided with three-year access to ongoing learning and support through the MHFAider Support App®.

The app gives you 24/7 digital support, access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders.

Course outcomes

As an MHFAider® you will be able to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
• 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

Format

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.

We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Takeaways

Everyone who completes this course gets:

• A hard copy 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

Why MHFA England training?

• 91% of people had a better understanding of mental health after completing their MHFA England course
• Since MHFA England was founded in 2007, our Instructor Members have trained hundreds and thousands of MHFAiders
• All MHFA England Instructor Members are accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning you can expect a quality assured and consistent training experience
• We are committed to improving the mental health of the nation