Mental Health First Aid Training

What is Mental Health First Aid?

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 trainer 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.

What will I learn?

A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you:

• 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

When you complete your course you will get a certificate of attendance and a manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it.

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

How much does the MHFA Training cost?

Our training costs £150 plus VAT (where applicable) which includes the accredited instructor led learning over 2days, course manual, handbook, and handy pocket guide to learning and Certificate; and refreshments on the day.  MHFA training RRP is £300

Available dates:

Dates available throughout the year as listed in our calendar. You can also speak to us about private sessions for workplace either delivered on our site or yours.

To learn more or book a course please contact training@s4il.co.uk or call 01568 616653