adult mental health

Did you know:

• The latest data from Deloitte states that the cost to employers of poor mental health has increased to up to £56 bn in 2020-21, compared with £45 bn in 2019.
• From Public Health England: 1 in 6 adults will have experienced a common mental health disorder in any given week
• The total cost of mental ill health in England is estimated at £105 billion a year
• Men aged 50-54 have the highest suicide rates in the UK.

Mental Health First Aid  (Two Day Face to Face or Online interactive Delivery)

Become a Mental Health First Aider by attending this two day course and help make a positive difference within your workplace and community, becoming one of over three million people worldwide MHFAs. This course teaches learners the skills, knowledge and confidence to spot the signs / understand the triggers and help others when they are experiencing mental health difficulties, with sensitivity, empathy and understanding.  And in turn help reduce stigma and discrimination around mental ill health.

The Mental Health First Aid course provides:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Recognise those that maybe experiencing poor mental health  
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhance interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Understanding the use of language; stigma, the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
• Demonstrates how to apply MHFA and action plan (ALGEE®) in a Mental Health First Aid Conversation and access sources of professional help and other supports 

Course Format:

• Face to face or online delivery structured across four live interactive sessions (usually over two days).  Each session a maximum of 3hr 45 mins.
• Learning takes place through a mix of group discussions and activities, videos, slides and case studies to embed the learning experience.
• Numbers are limited to a very max. of 16 learners per course for the instructor to keep participants safe and supported with their learning

Beyond the course – for everyone who completes the course receives:

• A copy of the workbook to support their learning throughout the course
• A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it
• A wallet-sized reference card with the MHFA action plan (ALGEE)
• A digital MHFAider Certificate valid for three years.

 Following the course you will also be invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders – England’s first and only membership body for MHFAiders and the largest community of its kind.  This will include:

• 24/7 text support service, signposting information and self-care skills via The MHFAider Support App®.  
• Digital course manual and guides via The MHFA England Online Learning Hub.
• First hand insights – learning from real people sharing their lived experiences of mental health conditions.
• Invites to exclusive MHFA England quarterly webinars to help MHFAiders® carry out their role with confidence, skill and care
• MHFA England Monthly Newsletters, keeping up to date with the latest new from the MHFA England community.

Next public face to face delivery: 

2025 – Public dates tbc – set within a beautiful, peaceful and calm setting close to Marlow town centre, South Buckinghamshire.

Pricing:

The two day MHFA Delivery is currently provided at a discounted price of £240pp (MHFA England sets the standard price at £325pp).  Further discounts may apply depending on your requirement ie for group bookings and or private group bookings.