MHFA Courses

This course is a great introduction to youth mental health. It helps delegates to understand what mental health is and how to identify poor mental health in young people generally (signs/symptoms/warning signs). It explores the impact of stigma and discrimination, how to support recovery,  gives ideas of where to signpost young people to and explores how to have positive conversations about mental health with young people . Lastly, it focuses on how to look after self whilst supporting others. Whilst this course does not talk about specific mental health diagnoses like anxiety or depression etc it does spend some time talking about self-harm and suicide to raise awareness. This is delivered  in a very empathic and sensitive way.

Delegates will receive a certificate from MHFA, a comprehensive manual and workbook.

This course can be delivered face-to-face or virtually online. This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates.

Please enquire for costs - special offer and discount  currently running.

Dates of current courses can be found on the events page.

 This 1 day MHFA England course explores youth mental health in more detail than the Aware course. It explores more specific mental health issues and diagnoses a young person may face and introduces the mental health action plan.  It takes delegates through most of the common mental health issues young people may have and introduces them to the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a young person is experiencing mental ill health/mental health issues.  Delegates will gain knowledge on where to guide the young person to access appropriate support, which may be essential to the start of their journey of recovery. It gives confidence and knowledge in how to advocate for mental health awareness within their setting/organisation. Lastly , it will address the importance of self-care when supporting others. 

This course can be delivered face-to-face or virtually online.  This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates. (maximum 16 delegates) 

Please enquire for costs - discount and special offer currently running.

Dates of current courses can be found on the events page.

 This full MHFA England youth mental health first aider course is delivered online over four 3 hour sessions. There is also self-directed study between each instructor led session.  This course is appropriate for anyone working with/supporting/living with a young person aged 8-18  years.

 This course deep dives into all aspects of youth mental health. By the end of the course delegates will understand what is meant by mental ill health in young people and  be able to identify the warning signs symptoms for all different mental health issues young people may face (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders and suicide). It will take delegates step-by-step through an action plan (ALGEE) for each mental health issue/diagnosis in turn, so they can feel confident in applying mental health first aid to the young person. It also covers what action to take in a mental health crisis such as a panic attack, psychotic episode or suicide. It gives confidence and knowledge in knowing what to say and do to offer valuable support to recovery. It also covers self-care, implementable strategies and signposting.

All delegates get a certificate from MHFA England, a comprehensive manual, a workbook and an action plan card that can be attached to a work lanyard. 

 This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates. (maximum 16 delegates)  

Please enquire for costs - discount currently running

Dates of current courses can be found on the events page.

This full MHFA England youth mental health first aider course is delivered in the classroom over 2 full days and is appropriate for anyone working with/supporting/living with young people aged 8-18 years.

It deep dives into all aspects of youth mental health. By the end of the course delegates will understand what is meant by mental ill health in young people and  be able to identify the warning signs and symptoms for all different mental health issues young people may face (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders and suicide). It will take delegates  step-by-step through an action plan (ALGEE) for each mental health issue/diagnosis in turn, so they can feel confident in applying mental health first aid to the young person. It covers what to do in a mental health crisis such as a panic attack, psychotic episode or suicide. It gives confidence and knowledge in knowing what to say and do to offer valuable support to recovery. It also covers self-care strategies and signposting.

All delegates get a certificate from MHFA England, a comprehensive manual, a workbook and an action plan card that can be attached to a work lanyard.

 This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates. (maximum 16 delegates)  

Please enquire for costs - discount currently running

Dates of current courses can be found on the events page. Currently we are not running open face-to-face courses but we are still able, when not in a lockdown, to offer in-house ones for organisations/work places/schools etc...

 This full MHFA England adult mental health first aider course is delivered virtually over four 3 hour sessions. There is also elements of self-directed study activities to be completed between each instructor led session.

This course addresses all aspects of adult mental health. By the end of the course delegates will understand what is meant by mental ill health and the difference between that and mental health. They will be able to identify the signs and symptoms for the main mental health issues adults may face (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders and suicide). It will take delegates  step-by-step through an action plan (ALGEE) for each mental health issue/diagnosis in turn , so they can feel confident in applying mental health first aid to their colleagues, loved ones and others. It gives confidence and knowledge in knowing what to say and do to offer valuable support to recovery. It take you through what to do in a mental health crisis such as panic attack, suicide or psychotic episode.  It also covers self-care strategies and signposting. 

All delegates get a certificate from MHFA England, a comprehensive manual, a workbook and an action plan card that can be attached to a work lanyard.  

 This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates. (maximum 16 delegates)  

Please enquire for costs - discount currently running.

Dates of current courses can be found on the events page.

 This full MHFA England adult mental health first aider course is delivered in the classroom over 2 full days. 

This course addresses all aspects of adult mental health. By the end of the course delegates will understand what is meant by mental ill health and the difference between that and mental health. They will be able to identify the signs and symptoms for the main mental health issues  adults may face (e.g., anxiety, depression, self-harm, psychosis, eating disorders and suicide). It will take delegates  step-by-step through an action plan (ALGEE) for each mental health issue/diagnosis in turn , so they can feel confident in applying mental health first aid to their colleagues, loved ones and others. It gives confidence and knowledge in knowing what to say and do to offer valuable support to recovery. It will take delegates through what to do in a mental health crisis such as panic attack, suicide or psychotic episode. It also covers self-care strategies and signposting

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All delegates get a certificate from MHFA England, a comprehensive manual, a workbook and an action plan card that can be attached to a work lanyard. 

 This can also be delivered as an in-house course to a minimum of 8 delegates. (maximum 16 delegates)  

Please enquire for costs - discount currently running.

 Dates of current courses can be found on the events page. Currently we are not running open face to face courses but we are still able to offer in-house face to face courses for organisations/work places/schools etc...