Become a Mental Health First Aider
Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day Course
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.
MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.
You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping yourself safe.
You’ll also learn how to empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing therapy services through their GP, their school or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and more.
Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day Course
The Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
Mental Health First Aiders have:
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An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
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Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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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
Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this course but individuals must complete all sections of the course.
Certification
On completion of the course, individuals will receive a Mental Health First Aider certificate.
What else is involved:
You’ll gain an understanding of how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around you.
What you will learn
| Why Mental Health First Aid? | Crisis first aid after a traumatic event | ||
| What is depression? | Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders | ||
| What is mental health? | Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders | ||
| Impact of mental health issues | Cognitive distortions and cognitive behavioural therapy | ||
| Stigma and discrimination | Personality disorders | ||
| The Mental Health First Aid action plan | Eating disorders | ||
| Symptoms of depression | Self-harm | ||
| Risk factors for depression | What is psychosis? | ||
| Depression in the workplace | Risk factors for psychosis | ||
| Suicide figures | Alcohol, drugs and psychosis | ||
| Alcohol, drugs and mental health | Schizophrenia | ||
| First aid to assist a suicidal crisis | Treatment and resources for psychosis | ||
| Non-judgemental listening skills | Bipolar disorder | ||
| First aid for depression | Warning signs of developing psychosis | ||
| Treatment and resources for depression | Crisis first aid for acute psychosis | ||
| Self-care | Recovery and building resources | ||
| What is an anxiety disorder? | Action planning for using MHFA | ||
| First aid for anxiety disorders |
Course duration
Two days. 8 hours both days – it is essential you attend both days in full
*Cancellation policy applies
