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What is Mental Health First Aid training?

MHFA England training is crucial for promoting a supportive work environment where mental and physical health are treated with equal importance. It equips employees with the skills to maintain their own well-being and assist their co-workers, and encourages prompt access to assistance when necessary.

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Useful links:

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Lights On Mental Health

 

Mental Health First Aid England 

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What is MFHA?

Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.   

This Mental Health First Aid 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.​ 

In addition to the course, you will become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through our MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.

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Course Outcomes​

As an MHFAider® you will be able to:

  • 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

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Format

  • For in-person training, learners will be trained over two days, with an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.

  • Our online courses are delivered over four half-day sessions, via the MHFA Learning Hub.
    Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.

  • Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

  • We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

  • We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

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Takeaways

Everyone who completes this course gets:

  • 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

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