Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England is an internationally recognised training provider.  Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, the Adult Mental Health First Aid (One day) course is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Every Adult Mental Health First Aid (One day) course is delivered by a quality assured instructor, who has attended the 7-day instructor training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

Who Should Attend? 

This 1 day course is designed for delegates across all levels of an organisation, but primarily for line managers or anyone who has the responsibility of managing a team.

Course Programme:

• About Mental Health First Aid
• About mental health and stress in the workplace
• Stigma and discrimination
• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
• Early warning signs of mental ill health
• Alcohol, drugs and mental health
• Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis including suicide
• Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgementally
• Action 3: Give support and information
• Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Action 5: Encourage other support
• Recovery
• Building a mentally healthy workplace
• Action planning for using MHFA