This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an Mental Health First Aider® to gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation, and signpost a person to appropriate support.
Dates and times
This two-day course will run from 9am-5pm on:
- Saturday 11th January and Saturday 18th January 2025.
Location
This course will be held at our main campus, Twickenham.
Price
The full course cost is £325.
St Mary's University staff and students can receive a 10% discount. Please use the booking link on the discounted short courses page (St Mary's login required).
Content
The course is delivered in person with a MHFA England Instructor Member. You will particiate in the course through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual, and group activities. Each session builds on the previous, enabling you to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
As an MHFAider you will be able to:
- 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 and confidentiality
- 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.
The certificate will allow you to support individual's over 18 years.
Assessment
The course is assessed via practical and individual observations made by the qualified and experienced first aid instructor.
Requirements
To enrol on this course you must be 18-years-old or over. You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to undertake mental health first aid training.
Award
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded with the Mental Health First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for three years. Further course benefits include:
- a digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
- a wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- a digital MHFAider certificate.
You will also benefit from being able to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®. Members will receive exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from training and qualifications to events, and research. This includes:
- the MHFAider Support App® and access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
- access to the MHFA England Online Learning Hub which includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides
- first-hand insights from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
- online networking including invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care
- access to monthly newsletters to keep up-to-date with all the latest news from our community.
Book your place now
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses Team: