Project Description
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Training Courses
2 Day Adult Mental Health First Aid Courses – Online, London & UK wide
Gain the knowledge and skills to become an Adult Mental Health First Aider
A record number of employees are experiencing stress and poor mental health e.g., the number of people experiencing depressive symptoms has doubled.
This Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England workplace training course helps to minimise the impact of mental ill-health on your business and your people. It also helps to promote and maintain healthy workplaces.
The training is adaptable and designed to benefit those in a range of professional roles including people managers, team members, HR, learning and development and senior leaders.
Learners who attend this training gain:
an understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect mental health
an understanding of common mental health conditions e.g., anxiety and depression
an understanding of the impact of stress on mental health
practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
increased confidence around mental health conversations and non-judgemental listening
information to help you signpost someone to professional help and resources
confidence to challenge stigma
Course modules
Session 1: Introduction to mental health and mental health first aid
Session 2: Depression and suicide
Session 3: Anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm
Session 4: Psychosis and mental health action plan
Everyone who completes the course gets:
a manual to refer to whenever you need it
a workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
a certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
Session details:
Duration: 2 days in total (can be split over more than 2 days)
In-person: 2 days consisting of: 4 live sessions
Online: 2 days consisting of: 4 live online sessions + 4 self-directed learning sessions (option for 2 full days or split over more than 2 days)
Format: group activities, presentations and discussion
Participants: 16 max
Trainer: Esther Thomas or an associate Mental Health First Aid England Instructor
To book places on an open enrolment course, visit our courses page.
We also offer MHFA England Champion, Aware, Refresher and mental health first aider coaching and mentoring courses.
