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Mental Health First Aid - 2 day

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About the Mental Health First Aid - 2 day

The MHFA England 2-day Mental Health First Aider course qualifies delegates as a Mental Health First Aider. They learn to spot the early signs of mental ill health, support a colleague in distress and signpost to professional help — the mental health equivalent of a physical first aider.

Who it's for

  • Designated Mental Health First Aiders within an organisation
  • HR, line managers and people leaders
  • Anyone wanting in-depth knowledge to support workplace mental wellbeing

Entry requirements

  • No prior qualifications needed
  • Delegates should be in a position to use the skills and signpost colleagues

What you'll achieve

  • MHFA England Mental Health First Aider certificate, valid for 3 years
  • Listed on the MHFA England register of qualified first aiders

What you'll learn on the Mental Health First Aid - 2 day

1
Mental health awareness
Stigma, the spectrum of mental health, common conditions
2
Anxiety and depression
Recognising signs, supporting a colleague, when to escalate
3
Suicide and crisis intervention
ALGEE action plan, having difficult conversations, immediate help
4
Self-harm, eating disorders, psychosis
Recognition and supportive response
5
Workplace wellbeing
Building a supportive culture, your role as a first aider, looking after yourself

Mental Health First Aid - 2 day FAQs

Three years. MHFA England recommends a refresher within that period to maintain registration.
No — they are different qualifications. A workplace typically benefits from having both physical and mental health first aiders.