This course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider through MHFA England.

Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the current pandemic, we now offer virtual training, meaning you can become a mental health first aider via an online course. This provides the same detailed training as the in-person sessions, and is fully certified.

All you need is a computer, tablet or smartphone with video capability, an internet connection, and a place to sit for the course.

The course is taught through a blend of self led learning activities and instructor led live sessions.

This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing

Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues

Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress

Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening

Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Format

This is an online course delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub

Learning takes place through four live training sessions lasting approximately hours each, with self-learning activities in between.

***Instructor led sessions runs 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th January 1pm - 3pm***

Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan

We limit numbers to 12 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider

A manual to refer to whenever you need it

A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health