MHFAider Course (2-days) 21 & 22 January

Our two day Online Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course is an excellent way to recognise how you can support those around you when poor mental health arises.

Want to learn how to support your staff with their mental health? Unsure of what to say or do when a colleague is experiencing symptoms of poor mental health? Keen to learn what is expected of you as a business to help your staff with their mental health?

What will you learn?

The MHFAider® course will build your knowledge in:

• Understanding what mental health is
• How to spot signs and symptoms of poor mental health
• Learning how to listen, reassure and respond even in mental health crisis
• Developing confidence and learn new skills to approach and support someone experiencing poor mental health
• Becoming more aware of your own mental health
• Working towards reducing stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace.

Each learner is awarded a certificate, valid for 3 years, upon completion of the two days training, recognising them as a qualified MHFAider®. They’re able to offer initial support to individuals experiencing symptoms of poor mental health and have access to multiple benefits as part of MHFA England’s Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

The Mental Health Aware course will build your knowledge in: 

• What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• An introduction to common mental health issues
• Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health
• Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing.