Mental Health First Aiders

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

Face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions over 2 days, covering 14 hours of content in total.

Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.  Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a mental health first aid action plan.

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

Face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions over 2 days, covering 14 hours of content in total.

Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.

Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a mental health first aid action plan.

As an MHFAider your employee 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
• Practice 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
• Practice self-care

Format: In-Person

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Delegates: 12

If your business is interested in Mental Health First Aider Refresher Training or you feel that your Mental Health First Aiders would benefit from expert support and guidance, view our Mental Health First Aider Refresher and Supervisory programme here.