Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid training is essential in any work place.

Our MHFA England accredited course provides delegates from your business with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide first-line, on-site support for colleagues experiencing the symptoms of mental ill-health.

With our mental health first aid course, training MHFAs will learn how to recognise when someone is experiencing mental health issues and how to approach, assess, and support those in crisis.

Delegates who complete our training course will receive an official MHFA England certificate as proof of their status as an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

We run public courses (open to a mixture of delegates from different companies) and private courses (for delegates just from your organisation).

What Does Our Mental Health First Aid Training Include?

Delegates will receive:
An official MHFA England certificate.
An MHFA England manual.
Workbook.
Resources for line managers.
Quick reference card containing the MHFA Action Plan and crisis contacts.

What Are the Objectives of Our Mental Health First Aid Training?

Delegates will:

Learn how to provide mental health support in the workplace and become familiar with the factors that could be affecting colleagues’ mental health.
Learn the practical skills needed to spot the signs of mental ill-health and associated triggers.
Develop the confidence to step in, reassure, and support colleagues in distress.
Improve interpersonal skills, including non-judgemental listening and communication strategies.
Gain confidence in helping someone improve their mental health by guiding them to further support services.
Learn how to stay safe while carrying out mental health first aid.

Course Format:

This mental health first aid class is based on the Adult MHFA England course, and has the same learning outcomes.
During this course, delegates will attend two days of live training sessions.
All sessions are led by an approved MHFA England instructor.

Ongoing Support and Benefits:

Mental Health First Aiders will receive access to extra ongoing support after attending our Mental Health First Aid class through the MHFAider® Support and Benefits Hub. Learners will have access to:

A resource library containing tools, guidance, and core mental health concepts to support delegates in their role as Mental Health First Aider.
A signposting database called the ‘Hub of Hope’ – here, MHFAs can find local and national mental health services available for additional support.
Secure conversation journaling for learners to make reflective notes while protecting confidentiality.
Reminders for wellbeing check-ins with the people MHFAs are supporting.
A 24/7 text support service from Shout, for advice and reassurance during a mental health conversation, or for wellbeing support after a difficult conversation.
Exclusive quarterly webinars to embed and broaden mental health knowledge via the MHFA Online Learning Hub.
Access to the latest version of the digital MHFA manual.
A monthly newsletter with updates and resources to support mental health first aiders in their role.