MHFA 2 Day course

become a Mental Health First Aider 

Any adult can be a Mental Health First Aider.
In the workplace this course is ideal for frontline staff and anyone who supports or wants to support others.

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

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Course size

Due to the sensitive nature of some of the topics discussed we recommend the group size is 12 people and for safety reasons the maximum allowed is 16.

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Materials

All delegate materials are included - everyone attending receives a comprehensive reference manual, course workbook and e-certificate. Note - attendance on both days is required to become a MHFAider.

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Previous knowledge

Absolutely no previous knowledge is required or expected.

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Delivery style

The course is a mix of group activities and information presentation, designed to be engaging, interactive and enjoyable.

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Course Outline

Day 1 - Morning 

• Why Mental Health First Aid?

• The Mental Health First Aid action plan

• What is mental health?

• Impact of mental health issues

• Stigma and discrimination

• What is depression?

• Symptoms of depression

• Risk factors for depression

• Depression in the workplace

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Day 1 - Afternoon

•    Suicide figures

• Alcohol, drugs and mental health

• First aid for suicidal crisis

• Non-judgemental listening skills

• First aid for depression

• Treatment and resources for depression

• Self-care

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Day 2 - Morning

• What is an anxiety disorder?

• First aid for anxiety disorders

• Crisis first aid after a traumatic event

•  Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders

•  Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders

• Cognitive distortions and CBT

• Personality disorders

• Eating disorders

• Self-harm

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Day 2 - Afternoon

• What is psychosis?

• Risk factors for psychosis

• Alcohol, drugs and psychosis

• Schizophrenia

• Bipolar disorder

• Warning signs of developing psychosis

• Crisis first aid for acute psychosis

• Treatment and resources for psychosis

• Recovery and building resources

• Action planning for using 

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Value

MHFA England values this course at £300 pp. Contact us to find out more about group discounts.