MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

£225
​09:30 - 17:00
Tutors: Ali Johnson
If you wish to pay by invoice, please contact our Courses Team.
We also run a Youth Mental Health First Aid course. Click below for further details.

​"Excellent course that has given me a much better understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people in the workplace."


​ABOUT THE COURSE

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.

This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.

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

​Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

  • A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own​
  • 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 appropriate support

  • ​A certificate of attendance to say they are a Youth Mental Health First Aider
  • A Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever they need it
  • A workbook including some helpful tools to support their own mental health

THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Anyone aged over 16 wishing to become a Mental Health First Aider and improve their understanding of mental health.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Outdoor clothing & sturdy footwear
  • A packed lunch or lunch is available from The Beech Cafe (open Wednesday to Sunday only)

ABOUT THE TUTOR

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Ali Johnson was one of the first in the country to be trained in delivering MHFA in 2008 and has delivered numerous courses since to a wide variety of people and sectors. Alongside delivering MHFA and other courses for the past 7 years, she has worked in healthcare patient facing roles, supporting people with mental health problems and learning disabilities. Ali also runs a successful therapy practice. Ali has 10 years experience working in addictions where her specialism was dual diagnosis, which sparked her drive to become an MHFA instructor. Her passion is to encourage & support individuals to further their knowledge and self-development, whilst increasing their ability to support others, raise awareness and overcome stigma. Ali has a strong and diverse background in healthcare, training and holistic therapies.  She has been delivering adult education over the past 15 years and holds a City & Guilds Further & Adult education teaching certificate.  

mhfaengland.org

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Use the discount code: stay-with-us