Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial assistance to someone experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with mental health issues. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.
In the same way we would provide first aid to someone with a physical injury, a mental health first aider can offer the same initial support using the tools gained within the course.
The training is delivered by an experienced and qualified MHFA England instructor, using a combination of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
The Mental Health First Aid course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn more about mental health, some of the common mental health issues people may experience and support co-workers.
Mental health education empowers people to care for themselves and others by reducing stigma through understanding. Ouch hope to break down barriers to the support that people may need to stay well, recover, or manage their symptoms – to thrive in learning, work and life.
Employers have a ‘duty of care’. This means they must do all they reasonably can to support the mental health, safety, and well-being of their employees.
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North West Training Venue.
The Heatons Centre,
Thornfield Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3LD
Ouch Learning and Development.
13c Riverside Park,
Station Rd,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 1QU
Do you have a larger group of learners that require training? Would you like us to deliver training at your premises?
We offer customised onsite and in-house training solutions directly to your organisation’s employees across the United Kingdom, making it convenient for you to upskill your workforce at a time and place that suits your business best.
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A Mental Health First Aid certificate is typically valid for three years from the date of completion. To ensure participants stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and knowledge, it is recommended to take a refresher course after this period. Refresher sessions are shorter, focusing on reinforcing key skills and updating participants on any changes in mental health approaches or legislation.
The standard Mental Health First Aid course usually takes two days to complete, with each session lasting around 6-7 hours.
While Mental Health First Aid is not a legal requirement in the UK, it is strongly encouraged as part of a proactive approach to workplace health and safety. Employers have a legal duty of care to support employees’ mental well-being under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. By implementing MHFA training, organisations demonstrate their commitment to fostering a healthy workplace culture and fulfilling their responsibility to support mental health, which can also help reduce absenteeism and improve productivity.
