Through a mix of presentation, discussions, self-reflection and group activities, completion of the two day MHFA course, delivered by a quality assured trainer who has attended the MHFA Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
This course is run by Changing Minds Training
Why Mental Health First Aid?
- Cut absences – 15.8 million days of sickness absence caused by mental health issues in the UK in 2016. (Office for National Statistics, 2017)
- Cut costs – The cost of work-related mental ill health to UK employers each year is £34.9 billion. (Centre for Mental Health, 2017)
- Cut presenteeism – Presenteeism, staff turning up to work regardless of how bad they are feeling, costs the UK economy £21.1 billion each year. (Centre for Mental Health, 2017)
- Equip your staff – Just 24% of managers have received training in managing an employee with a mental health issue. (Business in the Community, 2017)
- Boost employee motivation & commitment – 60% of employees would feel more motivated in their employer took action to support mental health and wellbeing. (Mind, 2013)
Course Overview
Through a mix of presentation, discussions, self-reflection and group activities, completion of the two day MHFA course, delivered by a quality assured trainer who has attended the MHFA Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider giving you:
- 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
- You will receive a certificate to confirm your training as well as the five-step MHFA action plan and comprehensive manual on completion of the course.
