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.

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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.