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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. 

Mental Health First Aid Course Syllabus

Day One:

Morning Session
  • Mental Health First Aid ​and the action plan 

  • The MHFAider® role ​and self-care 

  • Helpful and unhelpful language ​ 

  • Useful models to support the role  

Afternoon Session
  • What influences mental health? ​ 

  • What is anxiety? ​ 

  • Crisis first aid 

  • Active listening and empathy ​ 

  • What are eating disorders? ​ 

  • What is self-harm? ​ 

  • What is substance misuse? ​ 

Day Two:

Morning Session
  • Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan 

  • What is depression? ​ 

  • What is suicide? ​ 

  • Crisis first aid ​continued 

  • What is psychosis? ​ 

Afternoon Session
  • Recovery and lived experience ​ 

  • Boundaries in the MHFAider® role 

  • Moving forward in the MHFAider® role ​ 

  • My MHFA action plan ​ 

Adult MHFA Course Locations

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Birmingham

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Brighton

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Bristol

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Bury St Edmunds

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Chelmsford

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Crawley

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Isle of Wight

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Newmarket

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Norwich

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Nottingham

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Manchester

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Milton Keynes

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Reading

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Portsmouth

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Sheffield

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Swindon

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Adult MHFA (Online)

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Private Training

This above page is for the Adult MHFA courses, see the course outline for Youth MHFA.

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