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Mental Health First Aid Training

Who should attend: 

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the 
knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident 
to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

What will you learn? 

• 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

Assessment: 

There is no set assessment. Participation, engagements and scenario play is required.

Certification: Each delegate who completes this course gets the following: 

• A hardcopy 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
• A digital MHFAider® logo – attach to your email signature with pride!
• 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

Duration: 

2 Days