Mental Health First Aid Training

A 2-day internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

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 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.

On completion of the course, learners 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 support
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma.
• Discuss the role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality.
• Practise self-care.

All learners will also gain access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years, which enables them to access 24/7 digital support, exclusive resources, and ongoing learning opportunities.

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