The MHFA half day course is an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness of mental health. It is designed to give you:

• An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
• An introduction to looking after their own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
• Confidence to offer support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

You will recieve a course resource pack by post in advance of the session. Upon booking, please provide the appropriate address for this to be sent.

Format

• Half day online Zoom course
• Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities online

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for those looking to understand and improve their knowledge and confidence about mental health. Attendees will learn the skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing in the workplace.

Please be aware that this course focuses on employees in the workplace and covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm. If an attendee feels overwhelmed they can leave the course at any time.

If you feel in advance that this subject may be too distressing for the attendee please do not book them on without first asking them whether they would feel comfortable attending. If the attendee is unsure whether mental health first aid is right for them, please encourage them to contact us to discuss their concerns.

For support with your mental health, please contact Samaritans on 116 123, or NHS 111.

Topics covered

• What is mental health?

• Mental Health Continuum

• Factors which affect mental health

• Stigma

• Stress and stress management

• Spotting signs of distress

• Mental health conditions

• Recovery

• Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation

• Supporting mental health in the workplace

• Useful statistics

• Helpful resources

Certification

On completion of the course, delegates will receive a Mental Health Aware certificate. Mental Health First Aid England issue the certificates and delegates can expect to receive their certificate one month after attending the course.

Replacement certificates can be requested by contacting MHFA England directly on info@mhfaengland.org.

Eligibility for a funded training place

This training has been funded by Community Roots - a network of local services committed to supporting good mental health and wellbeing in Brighton and Hove. To be eligible for a funded place you need to be working within the Brighton & Hove City boundary, with people in vulnerable or high risk groups. As a guide, we offer each organisation three places per course type, per financial year. However, for larger organisations further places may be available.

If you are purchasing on behalf of others, please ensure you have the full information for each participant as you will be asked to fill out details on booking. Please note that each purchase counts towards your organisation's yearly allocation, and that spaces are not transferable to other courses or dates.

The booking price covers administrative fees and as such is non-refundable. In the event that you cannot attend, please provide the details of anyone attending in your place.If you are unsure about your eligibility for a funded place, or would like further information please contact Grassroots Suicide Prevention directly.