MHFA England · Adult
Adult MHFA Aware course
A four-hour introduction, live online or in person at your workplace
Delivered by
Peter Larkum
Award WinningMHFA England instructor
since 2009
This four-hour course makes you Mental Health Aware, certified by MHFA England. A short, practical introduction to mental health at work.
At a glance
- Price
- £150 plus VAT per person
- How long
- One four-hour session, live online or in person (half a day)
- Where
- Live online, or face to face at your workplace
- Group size
- Up to 25 people
- You get
- MHFA England certificate to say you are Mental Health Aware, manual and workbook
Who it's for
Teams and individuals who want a short, practical introduction to mental health at work. It suits:
- Whole teams who want a shared language for mental health
- Managers who want to spot early signs and start a conversation
- Organisations starting their wellbeing journey
No experience needed. You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to listen.
By the end you'll be able to
- Explain what mental health is and challenge stigma
- Recognise some common mental health issues
- Look after your own mental health and wellbeing
- Support someone in distress with more confidence
Taught through short presentations, group discussions and practical activities. Expect to laugh as well as learn.
Peter runs this course for your team, live online or at your workplace. Ask about in-house training
What delegates say
★★★★★
“I really enjoyed the Mental Health Aware course that I attended on Saturday. Amongst the laughter there was a lot of good information to think about and put into practice.”
★★★★★
“Peter Larkum led the course with tangible energy, making it highly engaging for the participants.”
★★★★★
“Great presentation and pace”
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“Peter was very engaging”
FAQs
Is this the official MHFA England course?
Yes. Peter is an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member, and everyone who completes the course is certified by MHFA England as Mental Health Aware.
Aware or First Aider: which is right for me?
Aware is a four-hour introduction. First Aider is two days and qualifies you to support someone in crisis. See the First Aid course.
Is it live?
Yes. One four-hour live session with Peter, online or in person, never pre-recorded.
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we’ll arrange it.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. Peter runs Aware at your workplace or online, for up to 25 people per course. See below.
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More details
Format
Online course: one four-hour live session
In person course: 1 session over half a day
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
A manual to refer to whenever you need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
“Not an easy task to deliver such a difficult topic but Peter was excellent, upbeat. Made it fun even though the content was difficult.”
Course Content
What is mental health?
Mental Health Continuum
Factors which affect mental health
Stigma
Stress and stress management
Spotting signs of distress
Mental health conditions:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Psychosis
Eating disorders
Suicide
Self-harm
Recovery
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources
Train your whole team
Bring Mental Health Aware to your workplace. Peter runs the four-hour Aware course on site or online, on dates that suit you.
Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.
Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.