Become a qualified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider)! Learn how to recognise individuals who may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention. You will receive three years of certification, plus access to training resources and ongoing learni
DurationBecome a qualified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider)! Learn how to recognise individuals who may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention. You will receive three years of certification, plus access to training resources and ongoing learning opportunities.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
Course Outcomes:
This course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®). As a 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® (which provides 24/7 text support, training resources and ongoing learning opportunities)
Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
Course Overview:
Qualifies participants as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification
Four flexible sessions, 4 hours per session, either face to face or online.
Become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®
Please note you must attend all four of the live sessions to qualify as a MHFAider.
The adult courses are suitable for anyone over the age of 18 and participants can attend for personal or professional reasons.
Our Vision
Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all and treats people with experience of mental ill health fairly, positively and with respect.
Our Mission
We are here to promote and nurture everyone’s mental health through the provision of information, activities, advice and support.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do and are a core part of who we are.
Empowering. We take pride in building confidence in the people we support, giving them the tools and ability to take ownership of their own mental health and wellbeing. We empower our staff and volunteers, supporting them in their personal development to maximise their full potential.
Compassionate. We provide an individualised approach, and we make sure that each person is seen, known and at the very centre of their own support. We offer a tailored approach to the people who use our services, our staff and our volunteers, including using the most effective communication methods possible. We prioritise and respect an individual’s privacy, dignity, preferences, uniqueness, and freedom to express them self.
Connected. Through our empathic, innovative approach we ensure that we are connected, relatable, and fair to all. Effective communication and our collaborative ethos ensure we are united to improve mental health and wellbeing through mutually agreed methodology.
Courageous. We aim to support positive experiences for our communities, staff, and volunteers through a culture of confidence to be bold and creative, expressing opinions even if they differ from others. We feel comfortable in speaking up when we see something that doesn’t look right, and will actively engage in resolving problems.
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