Mental Health First Aid Training

Explore our Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider®) training and promote a happier and more supportive workplace. We are proud to work with MHFA England and Royal Society of Public Health to deliver this in-depth training. The course is ideal for employees at every level who would like to become a MHFAider® and gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, be confidence to start a conversation, and signpost to appropriate support.

Benefits of having trained MHFAiders® include reducing stigma around mental health, building a supportive community and increasing job appreciation. The training is a lifelong skill that can be useful in all aspects of life. We offer continued support, ongoing learning opportunities and access to a great community via the MHFAider Support App once certified.

Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of support and benefits

This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider® to:

-Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health

-Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support

Alongside the best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, MHFAiders® are also provided with three-year access to ongoing learning and support through the MHFAider Support App®.

The app gives you 24/7 digital support, access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®.

Benefits of our Mental Health First Aid course

Reduces stigma around mental ill health
Gives you increased confidence to have a supportive conversation about mental health
Promotes equity and understanding around mental health from different perspectives
Helps to build supportive communities and promotes open conversations about mental health
Encourages self-care, giving you the tools to look after your own and others' mental health
Promotes early intervention and recovery, which can prevent an individual's mental health deteriorating

Learning 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 role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality

–Practise self-care

MHFAider® support

MHFA training doesn't stop when the course comes to an end. MHFA England offers continuous support for MHFAiders®, well beyond your initial certification, to ensure you can lead impactful MHFA interventions.

As an MHFAider® you will get automatic 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®. From there, you'll find exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities to grow your confidence, and gain the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®.

This support will give you an opportunity to:

–Keep your learning alive 

–Quickly reference something 

–Connect you with a group of people improving the mental health of the nation

MHFAider Support App®

The app empowers you as MHFAider® with the following features:

Secure conversation logging for you to make reflective notes to record and reflect while protecting confidentiality
Reminders for wellbeing check-ins with people you are supporting
24/7 text support service through Shout, for advice and reassurance on a Mental Health First Aid conversation or to support your own wellbeing after a difficult conversation
Resource library of toolkits, guidance, animations and core mental health concepts to support the you in your role as MHFAider®
Signposting database through Hub of Hope to find local and national mental health services for additional support

MHFAider® learning

As an MHFAider® you’ll also have access to ongoing learning to support you in the role and ensure you have the most up-to-date information on mental health. Over the three years, you will benefit from:

A library of resources that will support you to have impactful conversations
MHFAider® online events, exploring different topics and themes around mental health and the MHFAider® role
Exclusive MHFAider® content, regular online events to provide further learning and support so you are confident to perform your role effectively, long after your training

Why MHFA England training?

-91% of people had a better understanding of mental health after completing their MHFA England course

-Since MHFA England was founded in 2007, our Instructor Members have trained hundreds and thousands of MHFAiders®

-All MHFA England Instructor Members are accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health, meaning you can expect a quality assured and consistent training experience

-We are committed to improving the mental health of the nation

Contact us today to discuss

The course is structured in four sessions, these can be delivered either over two or four days (online or face-to-face). Suitable for small and large workplaces.