We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental ill health can strike at any time and can affect everyone.
Although things are improving, stigma still exists around mental ill health. As a society, we don’t tend to know how to take care of our mental health like we do our physical health. This means that people may not know how to support a friend, family member or colleague experiencing a mental health issue, or where to go for help with their own mental health.
Course outcomes
Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention.
Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports.
Practise active listening and empathy.
Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma.
Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries.
Practise self-care.
Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®. Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England.
Format
Online or face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a
maximum of 3hrs 45mins and sessions can be delivered within a two week period.
Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA EnglandInstructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.
Learning takes place through amix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Duration: two days
Location
At SIGTA in Portslade or on your site with sufficient delegates.