Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®)
Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.
Course Attendees
This course is ideal for staff who would like to become MHFAiders®. As part of the First Aid needs assessment (HSE Guidance document L74), it is recommended that a spread of MHFAiders® are available across all levels and areas of an organisation.
Course Background
- Boost knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
- Raise awareness and mental health literacy
- Reduce stigma around mental ill health and enables delegates to feel confident guiding people towards appropriate support
- Encourage people to start a conversation with a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue
- Promote early intervention which enables recovery
Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people to identify the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and enable them to be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.
Every course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended the seven-day instructor training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.
This course will:
Course Duration
SSG offer this course over two days as a classroom or virtual course.
Course Programme
- 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 the confidence to initiate a conversation about improving mental health literacy and reduce 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
As MHFAiders®, you will be able to:
Delegates will be trained using a mixture of instructor-led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
Training Certification and Assessment
This course is certificated by MHFA England. On successful completion of training delegates will receive certificates which are valid for three years. Refresher courses are available.
Course pricing
Your training options
Choose how you want to learn
Classroom
from £360+VAT
Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £390 per delegate
Find a date- Quick and easy online booking
- Cost effective solution for smaller teams
- Expert-led courses across the South West
Virtual classroom
from £360+VAT
Discounted bundle price per delegate shown above, regular price £390 per delegate
Find a date- Flexible remote learning
- Expert-led, live interactive sessions
- No travel or accommodation costs
Private booking
from£1990+VAT
Available as classroom or virtual classroom courses.
This option offers a cost-effective training solution for teams, departments and groups who want to train together. Price per course depends on location, required publications and delegate numbers.
Additional information
- Downloads
- Mental Health First Aiders MHFAiders.pdf
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