Online Adult MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)
Mon, 20 Sept
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Adult MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. Adult MHFA courses can be attended by people aged 16 upwards and are relevant for the general
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20 Sept 2021, 17:00 BST – 23 Sept 2021, 19:30 BST
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Adult MHFA - Online
Adult MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. Adult MHFA courses can be attended by people aged 16 upwards and are relevant for the general population.
Delegates on an Adult MHFA course are taught a set of skills which enables them to support someone experiencing mental health issues. Each and every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor, who has attended the 7 day instructor training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.
This two-day course is designed for all delegates wanting to expand their knowledge of Mental Health. It is recommended that a spread of Mental Health First Aiders are available across all levels and areas of an organisation.

This course will:
Teach practical skills that can be used every day, including being able to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and feel confident guiding people towards appropriate support
Give a deeper understanding of the issues that impact on and relate to people’s mental health
Our MHFA instructors deliver training in four manageable sections, each with a focus on how to apply Mental Health First Aid skills. The online course is split into self-learning and live session tuition.
Session 1 – Self Learning (approximately 1 hour)
Why Mental Health First Aid?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan
What is mental health?
Impact of mental health issues
The Stress Container
Frame of reference
Session 2 – Live Session (approximately 2 hours)
Why Mental Health First Aid?
The Mental Health First Aid action plan
What is mental health?
Impacts of mental health issues
Stigma and discrimination
Session 3 – Self Learning (approximately 1 ½ hours)
What is depression?
Risk factors for depression
First aid for depression
Prevalence of suicide
Session 4 – Live Session (approximately 2 ½ hours)
What is depression?
Symptoms of depression
Risk factors for depression
Depression in the workplace
Suicide figures
Alcohol, drugs, and mental health
First aid for suicidal crisis
Non-judgemental listening skills
First aid for depression
Treatment and resources for depression
Self – care
Session 5 – Self Learning (approximately 2 hours)
What is anxiety?
First aid for anxiety disorders
What are eating disorders?
First aid for eating disorders
What is self-harm?
First aid for self-harm
Personality disorders
Session 6 – Live Session (approximately 2 hours)
What is an anxiety disorder?
First aid for anxiety disorders
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Cognitive distortions and CBT
Eating disorders
Self-harm
Session 7 – Self Learning (approximately 2 hours)
What is psychosis?
Risk factors for psychosis
First aid for psychosis
Helpful and unhelpful responses
Session 8 – Live Session (approximately 2 hours)
What is psychosis?
Risk factors for psychosis
Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Warning signs of developing psychosis
Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
Treatment and resources for psychosis
Recovery and building resources
Action planning for using MHFA
MHFA will not teach you how to be a therapist but will enable you to say you are a Mental Health First Aider.
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