This course is ideal for anyone (18 and over) who would like to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.
Who is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for?
This course is ideal for anyone (18 and over) who would like to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.
In addition, you will become part of the largest dedicated community of Mental Health First Aiders in England, the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning, and 24/7 digital support, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.
What will I learn?
This course trains you as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), giving you:
Knowledge and practical skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health.
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.
Tools to look after your own wellbeing.
Through the MHFAider Support App®, exclusive resources and ongoing learning opportunities, you will be able to keep your learning and confidence alive, quickly reference something and understand what is current with mental health and wellbeing support.
Do I receive a certificate when the course is completed?
Once completed, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance to authenticate you are an MHFAider
What about ongoing support?
By joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders members will receive exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from training and qualifications to events and research. This includes:
The MHFAider Support App®. Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
Access to the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides
First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help your MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care
Monthly newsletters. MHFAiders will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our community
Welcome from CEO
Welcome to West Kent Mind and thanks for dropping by
Although an independent charity, West Kent Mind is a proud member of the Mind Federation and contributes to the shared goal of leaving no mind behind. We are here to ensure that people experiencing mental health problems get support and respect through inclusive, engaging support services.
These services are designed to build mental health resilience and wellbeing within the community, equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge to support themselves, as well as their friends, family, and colleagues. As a passionate organisation with a big heart, we are committed to excellence in our mission to help individuals get well, stay well, and thrive.
But we can’t do this alone. Our local community is everything to us. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients, stakeholders, partners, funders, local schools, colleges, businesses and the local authorities to achieve our ambition to enrich people’s lives through better mental wellbeing.
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