MHFA Adult Training

1. An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect well-being
2. Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
3. Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
4. Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
5. 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 combination of all
6. Ability to support someone with a long term mental health issue to thrive
7. Tools to look after your own mental well-being ​

• This is an online course delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub
• Learning takes place through four live training sessions spread across one to two weeks, with self-learning activities in between. See course structure section below for more detail
• Each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan
• We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

• About mental health
• Risk factors for mental ill health
• Protective factors for mental health
• Preventing mental health issues and promoting well-being
• Topics included within the Youth MHFA course include:
• Depression – Anxiety – Suicide – Psychosis – Self-harm – Eating disorders

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

From £162.50 with volume discount, contact our team for more information.