Overview

The 4-hour refresher course gives you the chance to renew your Mental Health First Aid skills and update your knowledge of mental health support. It also gives a further 3 years of access to the MHFAider® support and benefits.

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

Who needs this Qualification?

This course is available to those who have previously completed a Mental Health First Aid course.

Why is this training important?

In the same way we refresh physical first aid qualifications, Mental Health First Aid training should also be kept up to date. Updating skills and knowledge allows learners to continue to perform a Mental Health First Aider role confidently and safely. It’s also a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s pledge to treat mental health and physical health equally.

Course content

What mental health means
The Stress Container Model
Factors that influence mental health
Sources of workplace stress
Mental Health Continuum
Stigma
ALGEE
Common warning signs of mental ill health
Depression and anxiety
Suicide
Psychosis
Workplace sources of support
The limits of Mental Health First Aid and the importance of self-care
Wellbeing and recovery

Learning outcomes

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

Certificated by: MHFA England

Duration: Half day

Assessment: No Formal assessment

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 3 years - MHFA England recommend repeating the course every 3 years to refresh your knowledge and skills

Included in the price:

Interactive and engaging course
Digital certificate
Access to the MHFAider® Support App® which has 24/7 support including a resource library full of toolkits, guidance, and animations for 3 years

Course manual & materials
Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees
Access to FREE resources on the Ouch website including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace
Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries

Mental Health First Aid Refresher