Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid - MHFA
Becoming a MHFAider
Duration: 2 Day
Delivery Method: Face to Face or Virtually
Course Capacity: 16
Mental Health First Aid - 2 day.
Mental Health First Aid Training: Become a Confident Mental Health First Aider
This mental health first aid (MHFA) course is designed to empower individuals to respond effectively and compassionately to those experiencing mental health challenges. While it does not train you to become a therapist, it equips you with essential skills to offer immediate reassurance, provide practical help, and confidently guide someone toward the professional support they may need.
What You’ll Learn as a Mental Health First Aider
Participants will gain the tools to recognise the warning signs of common mental health conditions, engage in empathetic and supportive conversations, and respond to crises with care—all while maintaining personal safety and boundaries. This training enables you to become a certified mental health first aider, ready to offer peer support in both professional and community settings.
Beyond crisis intervention, the course explores how to promote mental health in the workplace, reduce stigma, and contribute to a more supportive and psychologically safe environment.
This MHFA course is structured around real-world application and practical confidence-building. Key learning outcomes include:
- Identifying the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Responding to mental health crises with calm, compassion, and confidence
- Applying the MHFA action plan in real-life scenarios
- Encouraging help-seeking and signposting individuals to professional, community, or digital resources
- Supporting recovery and self-management of mental wellbeing
- Promoting positive mental health in the workplace and beyond
- Sustaining your role through peer support, reflective practice, and continued development
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Certification and Support Beyond the Course
All participants will receive:
- A digital MHFA manual and personal workbook to reinforce key learning points
- A wallet-sized reference card to assist in real-time situations
- Three years of MHFA certification
- Access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®—the UK’s first and only professional body for certified MHFAiders
As a member, you’ll benefit from ongoing training, resource sharing, and a national peer support network that helps you grow and stay informed in your role.
Why Mental Health First Aid Matters
Training staff to become mental health first aiders demonstrates a proactive commitment to wellbeing. Whether you’re an HR manager, team leader, or simply a colleague who cares, MHFA training helps foster a culture of trust, awareness, and early intervention.
Empowering individuals to support one another through mental health challenges strengthens teams, reduces stigma, and builds healthier workplaces and communities.
