Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. It’s akin to physical first aid, providing immediate support until professional help can be obtained or the crisis resolves.

Mental health first aid provides adults with the tools and knowledge necessary to identify and assist young people who may be experiencing mental health issues. Through MHFA training, adults learn to recognize key warning signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, such as changes in behaviour, mood swings, weight changes, withdrawal from social activities, and signs of distress. This heightened awareness enables caring adults to approach young people with understanding, creating an atmosphere where the young person feels safe to express their feelings and concerns.

Also, mental health first aid equips us with effective communication strategies to engage with young people in ways that are supportive and non-judgmental, learning how to initiate conversations about mental health, validating the young person’s feelings and encouraging them to share their experiences. With knowledge of available resources, we can guide young people toward appropriate help, whether through professional services, counselling, or other professional and competent support.

Course options

MHFA training is two days. These can be two full days together or separately. The training is also available as hybrid - on line for one day and tagether (Zoom or in person) for the other.

Contact me to discuss and arrange training for you, your group, or your organisation.