Mental Health First Aid Refresher

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