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Adult Mental Health First Aid: what you will learn
The full MHFA England course that qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®).
Mental Health First Aiders are a first point of contact for a colleague who is struggling, from everyday wellbeing conversations through to a crisis. This course gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to step in well. I'm Peter Larkum, an award-winning MHFA England Instructor Member. I've been teaching Mental Health First Aid since 2009.
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Who it's for
- Anyone aged 16 or over, at any level of an organisation
- Managers, HR, wellbeing champions and people who others already turn to
- No previous mental health knowledge needed
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain what mental health is and why it matters as much as physical health
- Recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing poor mental health
- Understand common mental health conditions and how they can affect people at work
- Use the MHFA action plan, ALGEE®, to approach, listen to and reassure someone
- Listen without judgement and start a supportive conversation with confidence
- Respond safely in a crisis, including when someone may be thinking about suicide
- Signpost people to appropriate professional help and self-help resources
- Challenge stigma and help build a culture where people feel able to talk
- Look after your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others
- Describe the role and boundaries of a Mental Health First Aider
At a glance
| Length | Two consecutive days in person, or four live online sessions of 4 hours (09:30 to 13:30) |
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| Where | Winchester, London, live online, or at your workplace |
| Group size | Up to 16 people |
| You get | Digital MHFAider® certificate, manual, workbook, ALGEE quick reference card, three years' access to the MHFAider Support App® and membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® |
| Valid for | Three years, then renew with the MHFA Refresher |
| Price | £325 plus VAT per person on open courses. In-house by quote |
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Related courses
Trained three or more years ago? See the MHFA Refresher. For line managers, see Mental Health Skills for Managers. Working with young people? See Youth Mental Health First Aid.
An MHFA England course, delivered by Peter Larkum, Winchester, Hampshire. See all MHFA courses.