28/06/2020
MHFA England’s new Online Mental Health First Aid Course
This new course officially launched on 29th May and it carries the same learning objectives and content as the MHFA England Adult Two Day course.
Online Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based course which qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aiders. Mental Health First Aiders have:
An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
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 further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS or a mix of sources
Learning takes place through a blend of four live instructor-led sessions, between 2 – 2.5 hours each, plus a total of 15 hours self-learning activities undertaken before the instructor sessions via the MHFA online learning hub. The four live sessions are spread over a 2-4 week period, making it easier to fit in with other commitments. Each session is built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan and delegates work through case studies to embed learning.
Everyone who completes the course gets:
A comprehensive MHFA Two Day manual to refer to whenever they need it
A workbook including helpful tools to support others’ and their own mental health
A wallet-sized fold-out MHFA Action Plan
An MHFA e-certificate to say they are a Mental Health First Aider
Each course requires 8 or more delegates please contact me for costings