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The Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day MHFA course that provides learners with an in-depth understanding of mental health first aid training issues. This is the most comprehensive training and the ONLY MHFA course that qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
This course helps learners by teaching them about stress, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, depression and anxiety that could occur in the workplace. The one-day course is advised for those who want to promote a mentally healthy work environment. You will not be eligible to be a first aider for Mental Health.
This qualification is for those aged 16 years and over who have an interest in Mental Health and would like to raise their awareness of Mental Health within the workplace and in general. You will not be eligible to be a first aider for Mental Health.
The Mental Health First Aid Training course offers a comprehensive and engaging journey into understanding and supporting mental health in various environments. It begins with an introduction to mental health, providing a clear definition and context, while emphasising the importance of mental health awareness in today's society.
The course delves into the core principles of Mental Health First Aid, focusing on compassion, confidentiality, and providing non-judgmental support to those experiencing mental health issues.
Participants will learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of different mental health conditions, equipping them with the knowledge to identify when someone might be struggling.
A significant portion of the course is dedicated to responding effectively to mental health crises. This includes training in initial response techniques such as listening, reassuring, and comforting individuals in distress, along with guidance on when and how to escalate situations to professional help.
Moreover, the course covers strategies for supporting mental wellbeing on a longer-term basis. This involves teaching techniques for providing ongoing support and encouraging individuals to seek self-help and other support strategies.
Tailored to be relevant across various settings, the training provides participants with the skills and confidence to act as a point of first contact for mental health support in their communities, workplaces, or any other environments where they may be needed.
Our trainers are equipped with a minimum of five years of experience in mental health first aid training. We firmly believe that this extensive experience is essential to ensuring the high quality of our training programmes.
We employ a wide range of learning styles to ensure that every participant has the opportunity to interact with the trainer throughout the course.
We embrace a friendly and informal approach that fosters a relaxed environment, encouraging learners to feel at ease.
We prefer a learning approach that emphasises students sharing and discussing their own experiences.
Students often work one-on-one with the instructor, who provides frequent feedback.
In the UK, to become a qualified Mental Health First Aider, you need to complete a specific training course accredited by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England or a similar accrediting body. Here are the key steps:
It's important to note that being a Mental Health First Aider is about providing initial support and guidance, not about being a therapist or a psychiatrist. The role is to offer initial help and to guide a person towards appropriate professional support.
While you can complete a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course online, it's worth noting that virtual courses often offer a more interactive and engaging experience. The online option is convenient, allowing you to learn from any location with internet access. However, virtual courses, which are conducted live and allow real-time interaction, generally provide a more enriching learning environment.
Virtual courses offer several advantages:
In summary, while online MHFA courses offer the flexibility of self-paced learning, virtual courses provide a more immersive and interactive experience, which can be crucial for a topic as nuanced and sensitive as mental health first aid.
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