Become A Mental Health First Aider

Description

Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.  

• 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  
  

Takeaways

Everyone who completes this workshop gets: 

• A hard copy workbook to support your learning throughout the course 
• A digital manual to refer to whenever you 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

Becoming a qualified MHFAider®

Once you complete the Mental Health First Aid workshop, you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.