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MHFA

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

Our accreditated MHFA England training won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.

Adult MHFA England courses are for everyone aged 16 upwards. Every course is delivered by a quality assured Instructor Member who has attended the MHFA Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and is trained to keep people safe and supported while they learn.

The MHFA 2 day course

This is the course that will give you a full range of skills and knowledge. It will provide:

  • A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
  • 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 appropriate support
What is Mental Health First Aid? – 1 day course

A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you an understanding of common mental health conditions; the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness; an ability to spot signs of mental ill health; and the skills to support positive wellbeing.
Mental Health Awareness – Entry level half-day course

Provides an overview of common mental health problems and how to identify, support and signpost people to further help
Refresher – Half-day course

If you have undertaken MHFA training in the past you may feel a refresher course will be useful. This course revisits some of the more important elements and makes sure your knowledge is up to date.

How will attending an MHFA England course help?

Research and evaluation shows that taking part in an MHFA England course:

  • Raises awareness and mental health literacy
  • Reduces stigma around mental ill health
  • Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
  • Promotes early intervention which enables recovery

Our Upcoming Training Courses

Dates available throughout the year as listed in our calendar. You can also speak to us about private sessions either delivered in our training suite or at your offices.

To learn more about your preferred course, including course fees, contact training@s4il.co.uk or call 01568 616653