This is an online course delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub and Zoom video Conferencing.
Learning takes place through four live training sessions (10 hours), spread across two weeks. Courses are available in September, October and November 2021.
The Live sessions are delivered on Zoom. The course involves an additional 8 hours of self-learning activities in between live sessions. Individual Learning MUST be completed via MHFA online Learning Hub.
You will need either a laptop or smart phone with good internet access to complete the course.
Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. All four sessions need to be booked & paid for 14 days in advance of start dates to ensure that you receive your course materials in time. Course materials will be posted to your home address. The course is delivered on Mondays and Fridays from 10am – 12.30pm (weekend dates available, contact me for more information).
After training Mental Health First Aiders will 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
By providing MHFA training, employers can:-
Give people the tools to keep themselves, their families and their colleagues healthy
Empower them to access support when it’s needed, for a faster recovery
Allow people with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive in study or work
Stop preventable issues arising, by building a supportive culture around mental health
Takeaways:-
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