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MHFA-ENGLAND COURSES

All Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA-England) instructors pass a rigorous seven-day intensive training programme, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health and licensed by MHFA International.

MHFA-England are certified members of Social Enterprise UK and were recognised by the organisation’s Roll of Honour 2020 for their social impact during the pandemic. They are licensed providers of Mental Health First Aid training form MHFA International (Australia) a not for profit organisation. Since its conception in 2000, 24 countries are licensed to provide accredited mental health training programmes.

MHFA-England are not a counselling service, they offer practical ways to identify poor mental health and clear ways to assist someone in poor mental health.

Due to government restrictions all courses are via Zoom, once restrictions are lifted, they can be delivered at our Derbyshire Centre or, at your place of business. Discounts are available on request. Bookings can be made directly on the MHFA-England website. 

Click Youth from the dropdown menu, find the correct course, click on our main instructor David Pullin.
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TWO DAY

Youth Mental Health First Aider

This course is delivered over two days face-to-face or four sessions via Zoom. On completion of this course, you will be a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
  • A detailed and deep understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing

  • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of poor mental health. Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress

  • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening 

  • Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate

  • Ability to support a young person with a long-term mental health issue or disability to thrive

  • Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing ​
Course Content
  • Session 1: Introduction to the Youth Online Mental Health Course

  • Session 2: Depression. Anxiety. Self-Care.

  • Session 3: Suicide. Psychosis.

  • Session 4: Self-Harm. Recovery. Action Planning.
Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

  • A certificate of attendance to say you are a Youth Mental Health First Aider

  • A Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever you need it

A workbook including some helpful tools to support your own mental health

Accessibility
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book onto a course through the MHFA England website, please fill in the ‘Accessibility requirements’ section of the booking form and tell us what you need to access the course venue and materials. All venues used by Imind Consultancy have disabled access.
Cost
We value this course at £200 per person.
ONE DAY

Youth MHFA Champion

This one day face-to-face or Zoom course qualifies you as a Youth MHFA Champion, giving you:
  • An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people

  • Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support

  • Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
Course Content
  • Session 1: Why Youth MHFA One Day? What is mental health and mental ill health? Stigma and discrimination. The Mental Health First Aid action plan. Depression. Suicide

  • Session 2: anxiety. Self-Harm. Eating Disorders. Psychosis. Recovery. Resilience.
Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets: 

  • A certificate of attendance to say you are a Youth MHFA Champion

  • A Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever you need it
Format
• One day online course

• Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities

• We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Cost
We value this course at £200 per person
Imind Consultancy only charge £100 per person.
HALF DAY

Youth Mental Health Aware

COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Monday 18th October (book now)

This introductory half day or three hour online Zoom session raises awareness of young people’s mental health.

Format
  • This is a three hour course delivered either face to face or via online video conferencing

  • Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
Course Content
  • Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis

  • Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues

  • Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences.
Takeaways

Everyone who completes the session gets:

  • A certificate to say you are Youth Mental Health Aware

  • A manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it
Cost
We value this course at £60 per person.
Costs may vary depending on location and instructor – contact the instructor for more information by clicking on a course below.
07808 065 280