Adult Mental Health First Aid Refresher (MHFAR001)

Cost: FREE course funded by Living Well

Suitable for: those for individuals who are already certified MHFAiders, training must be done within six months of the three-year renewal date.

This course enables MHFAiders to renew their skills and update their knowledge of mental health supports. They’ll learn to:

• Recognise those who 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 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®
• Learn beyond the course through membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders

Date

MHFAR001

Online: Microsoft Teams

Thursday 9^th October, 10.00am – 2.00pm

You can also find other learning and training on the ‘Learning Across the District’ page.