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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aider
(MHFAIDER)

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER (MHFAIDER)

This course is for those who would like to become an MHFAider®, whether in the workplace or as an individual, to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.​ 

In addition to the course, you will gain access to free resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®. These will give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.

COURSE OUTCOMES
 

As an MHFAider® you will be able to: 

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  • Recognise those 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  

 
FORMAT

  • Online or face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. 

  • Each session is delivered over two complete days, or four mornings/afternoons. 

  • Learners will be trained over four live sessions, covering 14 hours of content in total.​ 

  • Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities. 

  • Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others using MHFA action plan. 

  • Numbers are limited to 16 per course so learners can be kept safe and supported whilst they learn (minimum 6) 

  • Learning content will be as accessible and inclusive as possible (please contact if additional support is required). 

 
TAKEAWAYS
Everyone who completes this course gets: 

  • A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course 

  • 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  

  • Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years 

  • Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​ 

  • The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England 


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This course has 4 live sessions and runs over two full days (09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00 each day)
Or, the 4 live sessions are delivered  across four mornings or afternoons (09:30 - 13:30 or 13:30 -17:00).

This course is available online, in-company or at a Rejuvenate Hertfordshire venue.
Cost
£325PP

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider) Rejuvenate Mental Health
Mental Health First Aider Rejuvenate Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Rejuvenate Mental Health

SESSION 1

  • MHFA ​and the action plan 

  • The MHFAider® role ​and self-care 

  • Helpful and unhelpful language ​ 

  • Useful models to support the role  

SESSION 2

  • What influences mental health? ​ 

  • What is anxiety? ​ 

  • Crisis first aid 

  • Active listening and empathy ​ 

  • What are eating disorders? ​ 

  • What is self-harm? ​ 

  • What is substance misuse? ​ 

SESSION 3

  • Applying the MHFA action plan 

  • What is depression? ​ 

  • What is suicide? ​ 

  • Crisis first aid ​continued 

  • What is psychosis? ​ 

SESSION 4

  • Recovery and lived experience ​ 

  • Boundaries in the MHFAider® role 

  • Moving forward in role ​ 

  • My MHFA action plan ​ 

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