Mental Health First Aider Adult

Course Aim

To become a Mental Health First Aider you must complete a two-day MHFA course.

This is our most comprehensive awareness and skills course.

The course includes a mix of presentations, discussions and group work activities. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has completed our Instructor Training program accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

Anyone can attend an MHFA course but an interest in mental health and wellbeing is desirable.

When you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a trained Mental Health First Aider and a fold-out card summarising the five-step MHFA action plan.

SMHFA course attendees also receive a mindfulness CD.

In Partnership with

Mental Health First Aider Adult

Course Contents

Spot the early signs and symptoms of mental ill-health
Start a supportive conversation with a colleague who may be experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress
Listen to the person non-judgmentally
Assess the risk of suicide or self-harm
Encourage the person to access appropriate professional support or self-help strategies
Escalate to the appropriate emergency services, if necessary
Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
Complete critical incident documents as and when necessary
Protect themselves while performing their role
Working inline with company policy