Our Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
Mental Health First Aiders have:
• 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
When you complete the two days you’ll get a certificate from MHFA England to say you are a Mental Health First Aider.
• Why Mental Health First Aid?
• The Mental Health First Aid action plan
• What is mental health?
• Impact of mental health issues
• Stigma and discrimination
• What is depression?
• Symptoms of depression
• Risk factors for depression
• Depression in the workplace
• Suicide figures
• Alcohol, drugs and mental health
• First aid for suicidal crisis
• Non-judgemental listening skills
• First aid for depression
• Treatment and resources for depression
• Self-care
• What is an anxiety disorder?
• First aid for anxiety disorders
• Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
• Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
• Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
• Cognitive distortions and CBT
• Personality disorders
• Eating disorders
• Self-harm
• What is psychosis?
• Risk factors for psychosis
• Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar disorder
• Warning signs of developing psychosis
• Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
• Treatment and resources for psychosis
• Recovery and building resources
• Action planning for using MHFA
An MHFA course will teach you to:
• Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
• Feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem
• Provide help on a first aid basis
• Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
• Help stop a mental illness from getting worse
• Help someone recover faster
• Guide someone towards the right support
• Reduce the stigma of mental health problems
MHFA training is an intensive course, delivered over 2 full days and aimed at those without specialist mental health training and who are over the age of 16 years.
The sessions are a mix of presentation, group discussions and group work activities. We provide a very safe learning environment and support is provided to you throughout the whole course. If you don't feel comfortable joining in certain bits, then don't, we won't make you do something you aren't comfortable with.
Due to some of the sensitive subjects of our courses, including suicide, we limit numbers to 16 people. We want everyone to feel safe and our instructors can help if people find some bits particularly difficult.
You will receive a comprehensive manual that you can take away with you at the end of the course and gain an attendance certificate from MHFA England to say you are now a Mental Health First Aider.
The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE
The course takes place at The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE. Nearest tube stations are Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street.
Course starts at 9.15am and finishes 4.45pm on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The course fee is £330 plus 20% VAT.
Book OnlineThe course takes place at The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE. Nearest tube stations are Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street.
Course starts at 9.15am and finishes 4.45pm on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The course fee is £330 plus 20% VAT.
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Book OnlineThe course takes place at The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE. Nearest tube stations are Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street.
Course starts at 9.15am and finishes 4.45pm on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The course fee is £330 plus 20% VAT.
Book OnlineThe course takes place at The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE. Nearest tube stations are Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street.
Course starts at 9.15am and finishes 4.45pm on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The course fee is £330 plus 20% VAT.
Book OnlineThe course takes place at The British Psychological Society, 30 Tabernacle Street, London, EC2A 4UE. Nearest tube stations are Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Old Street.
Course starts at 9.15am and finishes 4.45pm on both days. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The course fee is £330 plus 20% VAT.
Book Online