adult mental health
Mental Health First Aid
MHFA England is the sole provider of licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training in England.
MHFA Englands Instructor Training Programme is Accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health
"I wanted to take part in the course to have a better understanding on the best ways to help others and how to direct them in the direction to help/recovery. Melissa was great, very knowledgeable, passionate about her subject, approachable and she led the sessions well. I found the days very intense and the second day in particular stirred many emotions but I felt safe and supported throughout. Definitely glad I took part and even if I only ever help one person it will be 100% worth the effort.”
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
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support — whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix of these.
Course Format:
- Four sessions (am & pm over two days). The course can be delivered over a period of a week or two.
- 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 16 learners per course for the instructor to keep participants safe and supported with their learning
- During the course you will be provided with your own detailed digital MHFA manual, hardcopy workbook, lanyard and MHFA action card.
- Upon full completion of the course MHFA England will email your MHFA Certificate – valid for 3 years
- By becoming an MHFAider® you’ll also have access to continuous support beyond the certification. You will get three year’s access to MHFA Englands MHFAider® support and benefits which includes 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®. From there you will find exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities and the benefit of joining Englands largest community of training MHFAiders®
Next public face to face delivery:
29th Feb & 1st March 2024 (at a subsidised rate for these delivery dates & location only) at £270pp – set within the beautiful, peaceful and calm setting of the Harleyford Golf Club, near Marlow, South Buckinghamshire.
Pricing:
Please get in touch to discuss costs as prices can vary depending on your requirement ie for a group booking and or private group booking – number of attendees, voluntary sector, multiple bookings required, location…