Mental Health First Aid
Did you know that 1 in 4 people will experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem a year?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the care and help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before other help or treatment is available. It will enable you to recognise the signs and symptoms of those affected by mental health problems and offer initial help and guidance towards appropriate professional services.
Apply online or contact MHFA@rethink.org - 020 7840 3086
Rethink have a team of experienced instructors and Trainers who are able to deliver both the Adult and Youth MHFA programmes. If you are interested in a MHFA course there are a number of options.
You can attend one of our two day public courses or we can provide closed courses for your organisation at a location and time agreed with you. For example, the course can be delivered over four half day sessions.
Please contact MHFA@rethink.org for more details about this. We are also currently working on a contract to deliver MHFA courses for Islington NHS Trust and details of courses in the area will be available soon.
Public Courses
The 12-hour national training programme is run over two days. Delegates will receive a certificate and manual upon successful completion of the course.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
| Dates | Where |
| 7th & 14th January | Oxfordshire, OX49 5RR |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
| Dates | Where |
| TBC | TBC |
To apply for a place please apply online or contact MHFA@rethink.org 020 7840 3086
Prices
The two day course is £200 per person with a limited number of discounted places available on each course:
£65 Unwaged
£120 Individuals/rethink members
£175 Charity/voluntary sector
£200 Statutory sector
What is Mental Health First Aid?
First aid for physical injuries teaches people how to give initial care until medical treatment is accessed, and MHFA does the same for someone experiencing mental ill health. However, in teaching people how to give initial care, the course also dispel the fears people often have when they come across someone they suspect is experiencing mental ill health or is in distress.
The main aims of MHFA are to:
- Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves
- Provide help to prevent the mental health problems developing into a more serious state
- Promote recovery of good mental health
- Provide comfort to a person experiencing mental ill health
- Raise awareness of mental health issues in the community
- Reduce stigma and discrimination
Rethink have a team of experienced trainers, approved to deliver both the Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid courses. Within the Learning and Young People's Team there are trainers who also have experience delivering training for other projects including Education Not Discrimination and the Uthink young people's programme
