Mental Health First Aid
Two days of training for an in-depth look at mental health and the common conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, self-harm and schizophrenia. We also explore suicide and crisis intervention. The training is evidence-based, grounded in research and designed to be easily digested and incredibly thought-provoking.
The MHFA programme is practised worldwide, and certification is recognised in over 25 countries. Upon completing the two day MHFA course, learners become a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and join a community over 5 million people worldwide who have trained in MHFA skills.
The training gives a thorough understanding of the risk and protective factors effecting mental health and the skills to spot, support and signpost someone who is experiencing a developing mental health issue. Time is also spent enhancing conversation and listening skills, giving the confidence to offer support even in a crisis situation. Very importantly, we also look in-depth at self-care and boundaries of the MHFAider® role so that Mental Health First Aiders can be safe and confident in their role whilst keeping themselves well.
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Benefits of booking with TranspireMHFA Briefings: Opportunity for Mental Health First Aiders to connect, learn, share and support. Hosted by our experienced MHFA England Instructor once a month. Monthly Awareness Webinars: Re-visit topics learnt on the course and build on your knowledge. Email Support: Our experienced consortium of MHFA instructors can offer guidance on signposting, tricky interventions and general queries. Further Learning: We are mental health training specialists delivering the full range of MHFA England Mental Health Trainings, Suicide Awareness and Prevention courses, Neurodiversity in the workplace training, Menopause awareness training and bespoke course workshops.
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About our MHFA trainersAll of our instructors are accredited by MHFA England. They are passionate and skilled facilitators who excel at creating a psychologically safe learning environment. Our MHFA instructors have extensive professional and personal backgrounds in mental health, without all the complicated jargon. We are really proud of our five-star Google rating for our mental health training courses.
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What's included?Two days training live face-to-face training with an experienced and accredited MHFA instructor. A hard copy workbook to support learning throughout the course. A digital manual. An MHFA England lanyard. A digital MHFAider® certificate. Access to the MHFAider Support App® and further learning opportunities. Access to Transpire monthly Webinars and Mental Health First Aider Briefings.
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What to expect on the dayLearning takes place through a medley of group discussions, videos, workshop activities and case studies. The pace is kept light and easy to follow whilst being incredibly thought-provoking.
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Learning outcomesRecognise 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.
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What are the training options?In-person classroom training: We currently run in-person mental health first aid courses where individual places can be booked. The classroom format is two days training. See locations at bottom of this web page. Online deliveries: Same training and certificate, delivered via live virtual classrooms- Mental health first aid online Private group training: If you have six or more people to train you have the option to chose your own dates and schedule.
Mental Health First Aid Course Syllabus
Day One:
Morning Session
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Mental Health First Aid and the action plan
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The MHFAider® role and self-care
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Helpful and unhelpful language
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Useful models to support the role
Afternoon Session
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What influences mental health?
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What is anxiety?
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Crisis first aid
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Active listening and empathy
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What are eating disorders?
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What is self-harm?
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What is substance misuse?
Day Two:
Morning Session
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Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
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What is depression?
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What is suicide?
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Crisis first aid continued
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What is psychosis?
Afternoon Session
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Recovery and lived experience
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Boundaries in the MHFAider® role
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Moving forward in the MHFAider® role
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My MHFA action plan
This above page is for the Adult MHFA courses, see the course outline for Youth MHFA.
