We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health – and just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date.
This course is designed for individuals who are already certified Mental Health First Aiders or who have completed a Level 3 Qualification in Mental Health.
Investing in the MHFA Refresher course doesn’t just benefit you. By keeping your skills sharp, you help create a healthier, more supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Better understanding of mental health and less stigma ripples out into communities, with the potential to improve and save lives.
Completing the MHFA Refresher with us gives you ongoing membership to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – England’s first and only membership body of its kind. As well as access to ongoing learning and expert support, members gain the benefits of being part of a national movement for better mental health.
Learning outcomes
By attending the course, Mental Health First Aiders will 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
Format
This is a 4 hour online course
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities
- We limit numbers per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
In just 4 hours, Mental Health First Aiders will:
- Renew their skills
- Update their knowledge of mental health supports
- Practise applying the MHFA action plan
Benefits
By maintaining mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills with regular Refresher training, MHFAiders can continue to support themselves and others, as the mental health landscape evolves.
Better understanding of mental health ripples out into communities, with the potential to improve and save lives.
How often should MHFA England skills be refreshed?
Just like physical first aid, MHFA England recommend that MHFAiders® attend a Refresher course every three years.
If it’s time to refresh your knowledge, book onto this MHFA Refresher course now to renew your skills.
Course Attendance Fee:
MHFA England RRP: £150 + VAT per person (online public course attendance)
The course is delivered by Mind Fitness Learning
We are Mental Health First Aid England Instructor Members
