Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive 3 years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.

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

In addition to the course, you will become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.

Course outcomes

As an MHFAider® you will be able to:

• Recognise those 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®
• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

Structure

• Online 2-day course structured across four flexible sessions covering 14 hours of content in total.​
• Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins
• 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 using MHFA action plan.
• Numbers are limited to 16 per course so learners can be kept safe and supported whilst they learn.
• Learning content will be as accessible and inclusive as possible (please contact if additional support is required).

Takeaways

–   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
• Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
• Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​
• The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England

Video – Mental Health First Aid  at MHFA England

·  Online event 17^th-18^th May https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/598954197127

·  Classroom in person Sheffield 22^nd– 23^rd May https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/598956835017

·  Online event 31^st May – 1^st June https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/613281089247