Mental Health First Aid Course Info
This is a 2 day course usually delivered over consecutive days. The course commences at 9.30am and will finish at 4.30pm. Everyone who attends the course will receive course literature and an information pack for future reference. Upon successful completion of the training candidates will receive a MHFA certificate of attendance.
Mental Health First Aid is a worldwide standardised programme and it is certified by the Public Health Agency. It is recommended by the Public Health Agency that the certificate is renewed every 2 -3 years.
Learning takes place across four manageable sessions. Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental
Health First Aid action plan.
On completion of the course Mental Health First Aiders have:
- 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
This course is suitable for anyone who has a desire to remove the stigma around mental health and to help us look after our mental health as we do our physical health.
The cost of the course is £135.00+VAT per person, refreshments, all course literature and certificates will be provided.
