MHFA ENGLAND
Mental Health First Aider
This course is for those who would like to  become an MHFAider®, whether in the workplace or as an individual, 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 gain access to free resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider App®.
These will give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.
COURSE OUTCOMES
As an MHFAider® you will be able to:
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Recognise those experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
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Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
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Practise active listening and empathy
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Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
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Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
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Practise self-care
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Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
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Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
FORMAT
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Online and face-to-face course available
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Each course is delivered over two complete days, or four mornings/afternoons.
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Learners will be trained over four live sessions, covering 14 hours of content in total.​
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Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
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Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others using MHFA action plan.
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Numbers are limited to 16 per course so learners can be kept safe and supported whilst they learn (minimum 6)
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Learning content will be as accessible and inclusive as possible (please contact if additional support is required).
TAKEAWAYS
Everyone who completes this course gets:
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A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
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A digital manual to refer to whenever they need  it​ after completing the course
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A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan​
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A digital MHFAider® certificate
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Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
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Access to  ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​
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Membership to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders
This course is available online, in-company or at a Rejuvenate venue.
Open and private courses available.
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​Cost: £325PP
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SESSION 1
MHFA ​and the action plan
The MHFAider® role ​and self-care
Helpful and unhelpful language ​
Useful models to support the role
SESSION 2
What influences mental health? ​
What is anxiety? ​
Crisis first aid
Active listening and empathy ​
What are eating disorders? ​
What is self-harm? ​
What is substance misuse? ​
SESSION 3
Applying the MHFA action plan
What is depression? ​
What is suicide? ​
Crisis first aid ​continued
What is psychosis? ​
SESSION 4
Recovery and lived experience ​
Boundaries in the MHFAider® role
Moving forward in role ​
My MHFA action plan ​