Adult 2 Day Mental Health First Aid
About this course
This is a 2 day online and face to face course for all adults who want the knowledge and practical skills to support team members, colleagues in work, at home and outside in our communities.
Learning takes place through interactive sessions, video, and each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
The two day course certifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
- 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
We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all adults, Line managers and staff who want to gain the necessary skills to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and resources for help and support.
This is not a counselling or therapeutic session, purely around awareness so you can feel more empowered to help someone else.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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
On completion of the MHFA or Refresher Training you are eligible to book for MFAider® qualification the RSPH Level 3 qualification through e-assessment. Get in touch with paula@mywhitedog.com for more information.
Feedback
“I’ve just finished a hugely useful, engaging and interactive Mental Health First Aid course with Paula. I’ve no hesitation recommending Paula as a trainer to others. Thanks again.”
Georgina Dalby, Senior HR Partner
Format
- Online or face-to-face course structured across 4 sessions over 2 days.
- 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 12 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.
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the session gets:
- A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
- A digital manual to refer to whenever they need itafter 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
- On completion you are eligible to book for MFAider® qualification (RSPH Level 3)
Cost
Courses are £325pp (includes all materials and resources valid for 3 years)
Please contact us if you are looking for a bespoke approach paula@mywhitedog.com
