Adult Mental Health First Aid

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider on the MHFA England two-day Adult MHFA course


This is an 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.

Who is it for?


People with good interpersonal skills who would like to support colleagues facing mental health issues, and improve understanding and attitudes towards mental health in the workplace. Adult MHFA courses are for everyone aged 16 upwards.



What will you learn?  


As an MHFAider® you 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 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® 



Everyone who completes this course gets:   

 

  • A hard copy 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
  • Three years access to the MHFAider Support App with 24/7 digital support 





Duration


Two days (09:00 to 17:00) 



Certification


Upon completion of the two day course you will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from MHFA England valid for three years.



Course delivery options

 

  • Classroom
  • In-house (online or at your workplace)

 

Course cost (open classroom courses)


MHFA England value this course at £325 per person, we only charge £300 (inclusive) for individual learners attending our open classroom courses.



Course cost (in-house courses)


Price on application. Please contact us for a competitive quote.

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Open CLASSROOM Training Course Dates 2024

  • 14–15 February 2024 (09:00–17:00) at the Bluecoat Building, Chester, CH1 4EE
  • 10-11 June 2024 (09:00-17:00) at the Bluecoat Building, Chester, CH1 4EE
  • 26-27 September 2024 (09:00-17:00) at the Bluecoat Building, Chester, CH1 4EE
  • 28-29 November 2024 (09:00-17:00) at the Bluecoat Building, Chester, CH1 4EE

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