Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.   This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® 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 become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through our MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.

Course outcomes 

As an MHFAider® you will be able to: 

  • Recognise those that may be 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. This can be across 2 days or within a 2 week period.   

  • Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, 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 with a Mental Health First Aid action plan. 

  • Maximum of 16 delegates.  

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