Mental Health First Aid (2 days)
The Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAider) 2 day course, developed by Mental Health First Aid England, gives employees the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations and signpost colleagues towards appropriate professional help.
Mental Health First Aid (2 days)
The Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAider) 2 day course, developed by Mental Health First Aid England, gives employees the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations and signpost colleagues towards appropriate professional help.
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Mental Health First Aid Two day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
2 days
Pricing
from £188.00
per person (plus VAT)
Mental Health First Aid Two day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
2 days
Pricing
from £188.00
per person (plus VAT)
What is a Mental Health First Aid course?
A Mental Health First Aid course is a workplace training programme that teaches people how to recognise signs of poor mental health, approach someone who may be struggling, start a conversation, listen without judgement, offer initial support and signpost them towards appropriate professional help.
What is a Mental Health First Aid course?
A Mental Health First Aid course is a workplace training programme that teaches people how to recognise signs of poor mental health, approach someone who may be struggling, start a conversation, listen without judgement, offer initial support and signpost them towards appropriate professional help.
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid course?
This course is ideal for people who want to learn more about mental health to support others, whether or not they have experienced mental health issues themselves.
It’s important to have a wide range of individuals who represent the diversity of your organisation, can commit to the time required and have support from their manager to fulfil the role once trained.
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid course?
This course is ideal for people who want to learn more about mental health to support others, whether or not they have experienced mental health issues themselves.
It’s important to have a wide range of individuals who represent the diversity of your organisation, can commit to the time required and have support from their manager to fulfil the role once trained.
What are the benefits of the Mental Health First Aid course?
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Benefits of the Mental Health First Aid course
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid course?
On the Mental Health First Aiders course, participants learn how to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health, start a supportive conversation and provide appropriate initial help.
By the end of the course, learners should feel more confident providing early mental health support while understanding the limits of the Mental Health First Aider role.
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid course?
On the Mental Health First Aiders course, participants learn how to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health, start a supportive conversation and provide appropriate initial help.
By the end of the course, learners should feel more confident providing early mental health support while understanding the limits of the Mental Health First Aider role.
Mental Health First Aid course outline
Session 1
Mental Health First Aid
The MHFAider® role
Self-care
Introduction to ALGEE
What is mental health?
Helpful and unhelpful language
Frame of Reference
The Stress Container
Film and discussion
MHFA conversation
Quiz
Session 2
What influences mental health?
The Mental Health Continuum
What is anxiety?
Crisis first aid for panic attacks
Film and discussion
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Active listening and empathy
What are eating disorders?
What is self-harm?
Crisis first aid for self-harm
What is substance misuse?
MHFA conversation practice
Quiz
Session 3
Applying ALGEE to case studies
What is depression?
What is suicide?
Crisis first aid for suicide
What is psychosis?
Film and discussion
First aid for psychosis
MHFA conversation practice
Quiz
Session 4
Recovery and lived experience
Applying ALGEE to case studies
Film and discussion
MHFA conversation
Boundaries in the MHFAider® role
Quiz
MHFA conversation
Moving forward in the MHFAider® role
My MHFA action plan
Mental Health First Aid course outline
Session 1
Mental Health First Aid
The MHFAider® role
Self-care
Introduction to ALGEE
What is mental health?
Helpful and unhelpful language
Frame of Reference
The Stress Container
Film and discussion
MHFA conversation
Quiz
Session 2
What influences mental health?
The Mental Health Continuum
What is anxiety?
Crisis first aid for panic attacks
Film and discussion
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Active listening and empathy
What are eating disorders?
What is self-harm?
Crisis first aid for self-harm
What is substance misuse?
MHFA conversation practice
Quiz
Session 3
Applying ALGEE to case studies
What is depression?
What is suicide?
Crisis first aid for suicide
What is psychosis?
Film and discussion
First aid for psychosis
MHFA conversation practice
Quiz
Session 4
Recovery and lived experience
Applying ALGEE to case studies
Film and discussion
MHFA conversation
Boundaries in the MHFAider® role
Quiz
MHFA conversation
Moving forward in the MHFAider® role
My MHFA action plan
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® Support App
Access to MHFAider® learning for three years
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® Support App
Access to MHFAider® learning for three years
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Mental Health First Aid course pricing
In-house training
£2999.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
Mental Health First Aid course pricing
In-house training
£2999.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
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Monday to Friday
8 am - 6 pm
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Other mental health training courses
MHFA Skills for Managers (half-day)
MHFA Awareness (half-day)
MHFA Refresher (half-day)
Other mental health training courses
MHFA Skills for Managers
MHFA Awareness
MHFA Refresher
Mental Health First Aid FAQs
People who want to learn more about mental health to support others, whether or not they have experienced mental health issues themselves. It’s important to have a wide range of individuals who represent the diversity of your organisation who can commit to the time required and have support from their manager to fulfil the role once trained.
What will learners receive as part of the course?
A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it
A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A digital MHFAider® certificate
Access to the MHFAider Support App for three years
Access to learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The course is structured as four sessions for both online and face-to-face delivery. These can either be delivered over two or four days. We encourage all four sessions to be delivered within two weeks.
– Learners will be trained through live sessions with an MHFA England Associate Instructor, covering 14 hours in total.
– Learners must attend each live session to be certified as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®)
– Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual and group activities.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
Each learner will receive access to the MHFAider Support App 7 – 10 days prior to the course. After the course, each learner will receive an email one month after completion. This will give them access to the full range of benefits and support on offer.
Talk to our workplace team, and we will support you to effectively embed MHFAiders® and ensure they make an impact in your organisation. You can get started by reading our Implementation Guide for Employers.
Mental Health First Aid FAQs
People who want to learn more about mental health to support others, whether or not they have experienced mental health issues themselves. It’s important to have a wide range of individuals who represent the diversity of your organisation who can commit to the time required and have support from their manager to fulfil the role once trained.
What will learners receive as part of the course?
A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it
A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A digital MHFAider® certificate
Access to the MHFAider Support App for three years
Access to learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The course is structured as four sessions for both online and face-to-face delivery. These can either be delivered over two or four days. We encourage all four sessions to be delivered within two weeks.
– Learners will be trained through live sessions with an MHFA England Associate Instructor, covering 14 hours in total.
– Learners must attend each live session to be certified as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®)
– Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual and group activities.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
Each learner will receive access to the MHFAider Support App 7 – 10 days prior to the course. After the course, each learner will receive an email one month after completion. This will give them access to the full range of benefits and support on offer.
Talk to our workplace team, and we will support you to effectively embed MHFAiders® and ensure they make an impact in your organisation. You can get started by reading our Implementation Guide for Employers.