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
