Become a Mental Health First Aider

 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

We ran a Mental Health First Aid course in 2024, led by professional trainer Suzanne Pearson. The course took place in Bristol, in-person across 2 days and was aimed at people working in the creative industries. This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.

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ABOUT THE COURSe

Mental Health First Aid provides a framework for responding to emotional and mental health difficulties including anxiety, self injury, depression, suicide risk and psychosis. There is an emphasis on early intervention, promoting good mental health and linking individuals to resources and services that can help.

You will leave with a comprehensive handbook of guidance and resources to respond to crisis when they occur, look after your own mental health and promote mental health awareness and wellbeing in your workplace, service and community.

Course content and resources includes basic information and guidance to respond to individuals experiencing:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Self-harm

  • Eating disorders

  • Suicide prevention

  • Psychosis

MHFA promotes early intervention to enable recovery – it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.

This course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider. Participants receive:

  • a digital manual and ongoing learning events through an Online Learning Hub

  • access to resources for post-training support via the MHFAider® support app

  • a certificate from MHFA England that will last for 3yrs

For more information please click here to visit Mental Health First Aid England’s website.