Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised course. Those completing the 2 day course qualify as Mental Health First Aiders.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, a product of Mental Health First Aid England, embeds peer support into an organisation. Our trainers will tailor delivery of the syllabus so it’s relevant to your organisation and experience of participants.

By training with Richmond Borough Mind, your team will build the confidence to support others and gain the skills to:

  • Recognise signs of poor mental health
  • Provide early support and intervention
  • Encourage someone to identify their own sources of help and support
  • Practice active listening and empathy skills
  • Understand stigma around mental health
  • Be able to have a mental health conversation
  • Create and action plan
  • Know where to signpost for further support
  • Understand confidentiality and boundary-setting in the role
  • Practice self-care for their own wellbeing

This course discusses depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, eating problems, self-harm, suicide and psychosis. We take the safety of all our participants seriously during training and coach on how to keep themselves safe in the role of Mental Health First Aider.

Our trainer can travel to you to deliver the 2 day course at your location. There is also the option for us to host the course online as either 2 days or 4 half days.

All training includes hard copies of course manuals, access to further learning and events through the Online Learning Hub and three years unlimited support via a MHFAider Support App.

Materials are required to participate in the training, so all courses should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Certificates will be emailed to participants after completion of the course.

Pricing

   
 Adult Mental Health First Aid (in person or online) £2750 (up to 16 participants, minimum 8)
Youth Mental Health First Aid (in person or online) £2750 (up to 16 participants, minimum 8)
  • If travel or overnight stay outside of London is require, these expenses will be in addition to the above.
  • We hold public indemnity insurance for all training and services.
  • Richmond Borough Mind is not VAT registered.

To discuss how we can support your organisation through MHFA training, or how we can support those who are already trained, please get in touch at training@rbmind.org