Mental Health First Aid Courses
“For every £1 spent by employers on supporting employees’ mental health, employers will receive £5 back in reduced absenteeism and staff turnover” Deloitte & Employers, January 2020.
Pre COVID, 1 in 4 adults experienced a mental health issue in any given year, research shows that since the pandemic that number as increased. Understanding how to manage mental health at work and normalise conversations around it in the workplace ensures successful and supportive environments where people can continue to thrive and be productive.
These MHFA England approved courses are evidence based, developed by clinical experts and those with lived experience and accredited by Royal Society of Public Health. They meet recommended core standards for a healthy workplace in line with the Government’s “Thriving at Work” Report. Achievement is through attendance and engagement. There is no formal assessment.
These courses are designed to complement and enhance your business’ workplace wellbeing strategy. If your company doesn’t have one, we can help to build one and provide the necessary training to support your teams.
See below for further details and booking for the following training courses:
Mental Health First Aid
2 days
Format & Assessment
Available online and face to face - the course includes 4 sessions delivered over a number of days. This course is not assessed, however, on completion attendees have the option to complete a formal assessment to gain the RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid, if they wish.
No. of Sessions/ Duration
2 days split into 4 sessions (16 hours total) delivery can be in a format to meet your business needs.
Course Description
Gain the necessary skills and knowledge to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support and recovery.
Topics Covered
Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Self Harm & Psychosis.
Outcomes
Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) - Certificate of Attendance
Recognise the symptoms of mental ill health
Provide initial help
Guide the person towards appropriate professional help
Be mindful of your own wellbeing
Access to MHFA Support app
3 years support and benefits package
Opportunity to gain the Royal Society of Public Health Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (additional charge to RSPH)
No. of Places: 16
Price £325 per person
(includes manual, workbook, lanyard, action card & programme support)
Group discounts are available for charities and organisations booking a full course.
15th & 16th May
Online
12th & 13th June
Online
24th & 25th July
Online
Mental Health First Aid Adult Champion
1 day
Format & Assessment
Currently online. This course is not assessed.
No. of Sessions/ Duration
1 day (8 hours)
Course Description
All courses are aimed at anyone who works with or supports adults. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to help people within their community.
Outcomes
An MHFA Champion certificate of attendance
Recognise the symptoms of mental ill health
Provide initial help
Guide the person towards appropriate professional help
Be mindful of your own well being
Topics Covered
About Mental Health First Aid; About mental health and stress in the workplace; Stigma and discrimination; Depression; Anxiety disorders; Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis); Early warning signs of mental ill health; Alcohol, drugs and mental health; Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan; Recovery; Building a mentally healthy workplace; Action planning for using MHFA
No. of Places 16
Price £200 per person
( includes a manual, workbook and action card as well as on programme support.)
Group discounts are available for charities and organisations booking a full course.
29th May
Online
4th July
Online
20th June
Online
Mental Health First Aid Adult Aware
1/2 day
Format & Assessment
Currently online. This course is not assessed.
No. of Sessions/ Duration 1/2 day (4 hours)
Course Description
All courses are aimed at anyone who works with or supports adults. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to help people within their community.
Outcomes
What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Topics Covered
Suicide; Depression; Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Self Harm; Psychosis
No. of Places 25
Price £125 per person
(includes a manual and workbook as well as on programme support.)
Group discounts are available for charities and organisations booking a full course.
6th June
Online
Mental Health First Aid Adult Refresher
1/2 day
Format & Assessment
Currently online. This course is not assessed.
No. of Sessions/ Duration 1/2 day (4 hours)
Course Description
All courses are aimed at anyone who works with or supports adults. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to help people within their community.
Taught in the same friendly and engaging style as all our courses, the MHFA Refresher Course is only for people who have completed an Adult MHFA Two Day Course.
It should be taken every 3 years to validate your Mental Health First Aider qualification, as you would your physical First Aid qualification, to continue to effectively support the people around you.
Although currently delivered online if you are interested in this course for a group of MHFAers®, we are able to deliver in person courses at your workplace. Please contact us to book .
Outcomes
Mental Health First Aid Adult Refresher Certificate of Attendance
What is Mental health
How to recognise the main signs of mental ill health
How to provide initial help
How to guide the person towards appropriate professional help
How to be mindful of your own well being
Access to MHFA app
3 years support and benefits package
Topics Covered
Suicide; Depression; Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Self Harm; Psychosis
No. of Places 25
Price £150 per person
(includes a manual and action card as well as on programme support.)
Group discounts are available for charities and organisations booking a full course.
9th May
Online
30th May
Online
27th June
Online
TESTIMONIALS
"Jo is a fantastic and professional trainer. I don't think I have ever been more engaged in an 8-hour training session! I was very impressed with her knowledge of the course, and walked away feeling confident in my ability to support others during a mental health crisis (or to know where to go to access the information I needed). I would highly recommend Ocean Aspire's MHFA courses."
- Ashley, The Lancet
“Jo is an excellent instructor and very knowledgeable about the subject. The pace of the course was very good and I didn't feel rushed or that there was just too much information in the allotted time. The subject of the course was challenging but the course was delivered in a thoughtful and sensitive manner which was especially evident as the group felt they were able to share very intimate experiences with Jo and others. Despite the subject matter, the course was very enjoyable and I would definitely recommend anyone complete this course whether it is for a personal or work reason.”
— Kari, Skillwise
“I thought the course was excellent and I felt I really got a lot out of it. It has greatly improved my understanding of mental health issues and given me confidence in my ability to help others if required. I am keen to continue to develop my understanding by doing further research/reading/education etc and would be interested in doing the 2 day course in maybe a years time. Thank you!”
- Neil, Global Knowledge
“I found the course extremely useful. I thought that Jo was a very good instructor. She made an effort to build relationships with the participants and she fostered an atmosphere where people felt confident and able to contribute. She was engaging and understanding. I like the mixture of activities to keep things interesting (videos, group tasks, writing on the whiteboard). I have learnt so much and it's made me want to learn more. A fantastic instructor and a fantastic course. Thank you!”
- Jane, Scout Adventures