mental health first aid training
We offer accredited Mental Health First Aid training, delivered in-house to your employees.
This course provides delegates with in-depth training on how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, as well as how to assist an individual in crisis.
Training your employees in Mental Health First Aid is a clear commitment to wellbeing within the workplace. More than ever before, it is crucial that employers value mental health as highly as physical health and put steps in place to equip your employees with the skills they need.
We offer both the two-day MHFA course and the half-day MHFA Aware, both fully licensed by MHFA International. All trainers employed by Start Within have completed the MHFA England Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health and courses can be delivered either face-to-face or online.
who's it for?
Mental Health First Aid aims to raise awareness of mental health, and to understand and recognise the causes, symptoms and support options for a range of common and less-common mental health problems.
What's covered?
Adult MHFA (2 day course)
- 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
MHFA Aware (Half day course)
- What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
online courses
If you are an individual looking to become a Mental Health First Aider, we can now deliver the course online over 4 accessible sessions blended with self study. This may also be useful if your organisation only has a small amount of employees to become accredited. Contact us for more information, or book the upcoming courses directly below.
March 2022 Daytime Course (Adult MHFA)
You must attend all of the below dates to complete the course:
- Tuesday 22nd Mar | 2pm-4pm
- Thursday 24th Mar | 2pm-4:30pm
- Tuesday 29th Mar | 2pm-4:30pm
- Thursday 31st Mar | 2pm-4pm
April 2022 Evening Course
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