About the Course
Join us for a focused, half-day MHFA Refresher course, delivered online, designed for anyone who is already a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) or holds a Level 3 qualification in mental health.
Just like physical first aid, mental health first aid skills need to stay current. We recommend MHFAiders take the Refresher course every three years in order to keep your knowledge, awareness and skills up to date.
AS A REFRESHED MHFAider® YOU WILL:
Recognise those who may be experiencing poor mental health and provide 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 conversations with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
Revisit the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
Practise self-care
Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
Know how to access the Shout text support service and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England®
FORMAT
Delivered live online as a single half-day session
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
IN JUST FOUR HOURS YOU WILL:
Renew your skills
Update your knowledge of mental health supports
Practise applying the MHFA action plan
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Renewed access to the MHFAider Support App® for 3 years
A digital certificate confirming your Refresher is complete
Continued/renewed membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®
Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
Eligibility to progress towards the RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, should you wish to develop further
The course is evidence-based, globally recognised, and delivered by an MHFA England accredited instructor.
Register now to renew your skills, stay part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, and keep your certification current.
Your Instructor
Kate O'Leary
Feedback from the MHFA England Quality Assurance Team:
"As part of our ongoing efforts to recognise exceptional work within our Instructor Member community, we wanted to acknowledge the outstanding feedback we’ve received about your recent courses..... Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. We deeply appreciate your efforts in delivering high-quality mental health training and the positive impact you’re making."
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Kate was incredibly informative and answered any and all questions. The course was delivered in an incredible way and has really made an impact on me, it even made me realize things about my personal life!
MHFA Attendee
Jul 2026
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Kate is a great trainer. She was open and honest in her experiences. Kate allowed us to ask questions that might
deem silly but was accepting and never made us feel like idiots. I usually am not one to have full attention to a
training session especially if its an all day course but I found it really interesting and can see how this would support me in my current role. It was a great two day session and will definitely recommend this to others.
MHFA Attendee
Jul 2026
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The course exceeded my expectations. It was fantastically presented and delivered. The trainer was personable, shared their own experiences, and provided a safe space for participants to share their experiences, opinions and ask questions.
MHFA Attendee
Dec 2025