Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®)
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - Thursday, September 28, 2023
Online
This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® 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. Train to be a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.
The course will be run over 4 days:
Wednesday 20th September 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours)
Thursday 21st September 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours)
Wednesday 27th September 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours)
Thursday 28th September 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours)
Course Outcomes:
- Recognise 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
- Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
- Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
You will also receive:
- A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
- A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
- A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- A digital MHFAider® certificate
- Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
- Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
- The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England
The cost is £300 incl VAT per person, cheaper than MHFA England run them!
To book your place, please visit https://mhfaengland.org/book-a-course/course-details/?id=a92b5d10-1814-ee11-8f6c-000d3adf7d8e