This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider 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.​ 

• 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 role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality 
• Practise self-care

• Online or face-to-face, each course is structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins, and sessions can be delivered within two weeks
• Learners will be trained over four live sessions covering 14 hours of content in total
• Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, individual and group activities
• Each session builds on the previous one, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan

This course is open to all delegates who would like to become trained in Mental Heath First Aid.

Successful delegates will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate valid for 3 years.