Overview
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial assistance to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with mental health issues. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.
In the same way we would provide first aid to someone with a physical injury, a mental health first aider can offer the same initial support using the tools gained within the course.
The training is delivered by an experienced and qualified MHFA England instructor, using a combination of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Who needs this qualification?
The Mental Health First Aid course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn more about mental health, some of the common mental health issues people may experience and support co-workers.
Why is Mental Health First Aid training important?
Mental health education empowers people to care for themselves and others by reducing stigma through understanding. Ouch hope to break down barriers to the support that people may need to stay well, recover, or manage their symptoms – to thrive in learning, work and life.
Employers have a ‘duty of care’. This means they must do all they reasonably can to support the mental health, safety, and well-being of their employees.
Course content
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Learning outcomes
As an MHFAider® you will be able to:
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to teach individuals how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or showing signs of mental health issues. The various mental health & wellbeing courses aim to increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma surrounding mental health, and equip individuals with the skills to offer assistance until professional help is available.
For more information on any of our mental health training courses, please visit our Mental Health & Wellbeing course page.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Prior to attendance at a Mental Health First Aid course, it is recommended that organisations consider the suitability of learner(s) to carry out a mental health first aider role. The role of a mental health first aider and attendance at the course will involve a range of discussions and resources related to mental health issues and illnesses.
MHFA is beneficial for anyone who wants to gain skills to help someone in a mental health crisis, including teachers, parents, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.
Take a look at the Mental Health and Wellbeing courses we offer:
Mental health First Aid Refresher
Mental Health First Aid (Youth)
Mental health Awareness (Youth)
Driver CPC Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Like physical first aid, your MHFA England training is valid for three years. MHFA England recommend that Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) attend a MHFA Refresher course every three years to renew their skills, update their knowledge of mental health supports, and practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Yes. All of our Mental Health and Wellbeing courses (except Driver CPC) can be delivered live online or face-to-face.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Mental Health First Aid training is a valuable resource that contributes to creating a more informed, empathetic, and supportive community, ultimately promoting mental well-being and early intervention for those in need.
MHFA training offers numerous benefits, both for individuals who receive the training and for the broader community. Here are some examples:
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Yes. Following completion of any of our mental health and wellbeing courses, learners will receive a digital certificate.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
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We offer various Mental Health and Wellbeing courses. Depending on what you are interested in and who you’re looking to support, will help determine which course may be right for you.
Once you’ve confirmed your goals, you can look at which course aligns with your criteria, e.g. live online or face-to-face training, length of course (or how in-depth), supporting adults or young people aged 8-18.
Take a look at our Mental health and Wellbeing courses to see which one would match what you’re looking for.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
The Mental Health First Aid course (adult or youth) is a 2-day course. We also offer Mental Health Champion (1-day) and Mental Health Awareness (half-day) courses.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
The 2-day Mental Health First Aid course is certificated through MHFA England. This is also the case for the Mental Health Champion, Awareness and Youth courses.
You can read more information about Mental Health First Aid in our Ultimate Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing.
