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Mental Health First Aid + 12 Month Support Programme Option

Tue 6 May 2025 9:00 AM - Wed 7 May 2025 5:00 PM BST Online, Enabley

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Mental Health First Aid + 12 Month Support Programme Option

Tue 6 May 2025 9:00 AM - Wed 7 May 2025 5:00 PM BST Online, Enabley

Details & Booking Information

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Become a certified Mental Health First Aider® online

MHFA Training Only

Certified through MHFA England

Price - £325 + VAT

With 12 month Support Programme - £425 + VAT

Live sessions taking place on:

Tue 6 May Live Session 1 - 0900-1230 - Live Session 2 - 1330-1700

Wed 7 May Live Session 3 - 0900-1230 - Live Session 4 - 1330-1700

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Spot the signs, approach conversations, provide support

This course is ideal for staff at every level who would like to become MHFAiders® 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.

MHFA England training is a key component for creating a healthy workplace where the mental health and physical health of employees are valued equally. It gives people the tools to support their own mental health and that of their colleagues and encourages them to access timely support when needed.

Structure

4 live sessions with your dedicated instructor
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
All of the learning content is as accessible and inclusive as possible
Live sessions are conducted over a password-protected meeting on the learning platform Enabley.

Course delegate numbers

Due to the virtual learning environment we are limiting course numbers to 12 people.

As a 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

By the end of the course, you’ll have…

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

MHFAider Support Programme - additional option

In addition to the training Simpila also provide delegates with the option to join our dedicated support programme. This has been designed to provide you with support in your role as a mental health first aider. The programme includes:

Monthly Mental Health and Wellbeing Briefing
Quarterly MHFAiders® Community Webinar
Email support through dedicated mental health team
Continual MHFAiders® role development and refreshers using the original training models

We provide a very safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the whole course. If you don't feel comfortable joining in, then you don't have to, we won't make you do something you aren't comfortable with.

We would love to have you join a course with us.

If you have any questions please feel free to drop us an email at: training@simpila.com