Mental Health First Aid Training
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised, accredited training course which teaches you how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health. It supports you to provide help on a ‘first aid’ basis, just as you would with the physical first aid equivalent.
MHFA is not about training you to be a therapist, but it does give you some therapeutic skills, such as listening, reassuring and responding. It teaches you how to use these skills in a crisis, and to prevent crisis from occurring. Alongside the accredited training, I offer ongoing support for Mental Health First Aiders within your organisation – you can find out more below.
- By attending a MHFA England course:
- You will learn to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health.
- You will learn how to support someone in the moment, and also how to empower them to access the support they may need to be able to successfully manage their symptoms.
- You will develop an understanding of how to tackle stigma, build mental health aware cultures and promote positive wellbeing for all.
- We will also cover how to keep yourself safe and prioritise your own wellbeing, whilst being able to support others effectively.
Adult MHFA training is aimed at those who are supporting those over 18, either within their workplace, volunteer work, or within their private lives. Youth MHFA training is aimed at those working with young people aged 8-18. The MHFA course is the only such training accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and is endorsed by the Department of Health. Attendees on the MHFA course (2 day for those working with adults), have the option to continue their learning journey with a RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.
For Those Working with Adults
Ages 18+MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
(2-day training qualifying you as a Mental Health First Aider working with adults). For a course overview, see HERE
This course can be run for between 8-16 individuals. It can be run as 2 consecutive days, 2 single days, or 4 half days. The training can be delivered online or face-to-face depending on your needs.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARE
(1/2-day training) For a course overview, see HERE
This course can be run for between 10-25 individuals and can be delivered online or face-to-face depending on your needs.
For Those Working with Young People
Ages 8-18YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
2-day training qualifying you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider). For a course overview, see HERE
This course can be run for between 8-16 individuals. It can be run as 2 consecutive days, 2 single days, or 4 half days. The training can be delivered online, or face-to-face depending on your needs.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION
(1-day training) For a course overview, see HERE
This course can be run for between 8-16 individuals. It can be run as a single day or 2 half days. The training can be delivered online or face-to-face depending on your needs.
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARE
(1/2-day training) For a course overview, see HERE
This course can be run for between 10-25 individuals and can be delivered online or face-to-face depending on your needs.
Investment
Investments to commission a cohort of accredited MHFA England trainingReach out to find out more about our pricing structure
Prices start at:
£2600 for a cohort of the MHFA or Youth MHFA course
£1,250 for a cohort of Mental Health Aware or Youth Mental Health Aware
If you are a school, charitable organisation, or other social enterprise, please get in touch to discuss any discounts I may be able to offer.
For those working with adults…
For those working with young people…
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Youth Mental Health First Aid | 2 Days £300 Per person (MHFA RRP)
£2,600 per cohort of up to 16 if run over 2 full days
£3,000 per cohort of up to 16 if run over 4 ½ days -
Youth Mental Health Champion | 1 Day £200 Per person (MHFA RRP)
£2,000 per cohort of up to 16 if run over a full day
£2,500 per cohort of up to 16 if run over 2 ½ days -
Mental Health Aware | 1/2 Day £125 Per person (MHFA RRP)
£1,250 per cohort of up to 25
If you are a school, charitable organisation, or other social enterprise, please get in touch to discuss any discounts I may be able to offer.
Please note, it is the responsibility of the commissioning organisation to arrange training rooms and any refreshments. Marketing materials to support promotion can be provided upon request.
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Follow up Support
for MHFA
I offer post-training support for organisations who have accessed accredited MHFA training. This may take the form of:
SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANISATION
Regularly reviews of how MHFAiders are being used and to consider the impact and Return of Investment of the role. This could include support with effectively embedding MHFAiders into the systems and structures of your organisation, consideration of what feedback mechanisms need to be in place, or training to highlight the role of MHFAiders to managers and leaders.
SUPPORT FOR MHFAIDERS
Regular meetings with the MHFAiders to look at any key themes they’re seeing and how to best support with these. This provides a regular time to consider best practice, reflect on their experiences and raise any organisational challenges they’re facing whilst carrying out the role.
It could also be individual support for MHFAiders who have been emotionally affected by a disclosure or experience in their role. Reflective supervision could also support with this.
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