This all new version of Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) training, launched in 2022 has proved to be game changing for those who’ve experienced it so far.  By completing this new course you will have new knowledge and confidence to help keep yourself and those around you well as well as receiving three years of certification, hard copy materials and access to a 3 year digital support package.   

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® 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.​ 

With MHFA England, training doesn’t stop when your course comes to an end. We provide continuous support for MHFAiders® – well beyond your initial certification – so you are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out the role.

By completing this course you will also be eligible to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®, England’s first and only membership body for Mental Health First Aiders. Membership is free and grants you access to three years of MHFAider support and benefits to help you carry out your role with confidence, skill, and care.

On completing this course you’re now eligible to take an internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification

As an MHFAider® you will be able to: 

  • 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 MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality 
  • Practise self-care 
  • Know how to use the MHFAider Support App® 
  • Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England 
  • Online or face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins and sessions can be delivered within a two week period over 2, 3 or 4 days 
  • 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, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan. 
  • We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn. 
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 Everyone who completes this course gets: 

  • A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course 
  • A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it​ after completing the course 
  • A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan​ 
  • A digital MHFAider® certificate  
  • Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years 
  • Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events ​ 
  • The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England  As and when it is appropriate and safe to, we will be offering face-to-face training again as well.