MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFAider®) ONLINE COURSE

Join us for an engaging and interactive 2-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider®) Training Course certified by MHFA® England.

AS AN MHFAider® YOU WILL GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing

• Understanding of the following common diagnoses: Depression, Anxiety, Self-harm, Eating Disorders, Psychosis

• 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

COURSE SESSION BREAKDOWN

Session 1 - Tuesday 3rd March 2026 | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Mental Health First Aid ​and the action plan - The Mental Health First Aider role ​and self-care - Helpful and unhelpful language ​ - Useful models to support the role.

Session 2 - Tuesday 3rd March | 2:00pm to 5:15pm

What influences mental health? ​ - What is anxiety? ​ - Crisis first aid - Active listening and empathy ​ - What are eating disorders? ​ - What is self-harm? ​

Session 3 - Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 9:00am to 1:00pm

Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan - What is depression? ​ - What is suicide? ​ - Crisis first aid ​continued - What is psychosis? ​

Session 4 - Wednesday 4th March 2026 | 2:00pm to 5:15pm

Recovery and lived experience ​ - Boundaries in the MHFAider® role - Moving forward in the MHFAider® role ​ - My MHFA action plan ​​

AS AN MHFAider® YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:

• Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years

• A digital certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider

• A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan​

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

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

• A digital manual to refer to whenever you need it

• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

The course is evidence-based, globally recognised and has been backed by 20,000 employers. It's also accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and has been delivering for 25yrs.

Please note: You will be asked to supply your full home address including postcode so that we can post your course materials to you in advance of the course.

Register now to join the largest MHFAider® community in England for ongoing resources, learning, and 24/7 digital support via the MHFAider Support App®. Gain confidence in providing mental health support to those in need.