ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH Together we can make a difference
ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH is proud to deliver award winning training from Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA England), the leading provider of accredited (Royal Society for Public Health), evidence-based, certified courses, raising awareness and providing learners with the skills & knowledge needed to identify issues in order to be able to guide and support people in their time of need. With certified & accredited MHFA England courses ranging from half, one or two days, there is something for everyone, including the option of live on-line blended learning.
We also deliver bespoke packages tailored to the specific requirements of your company, school, group or industry. For example, perhaps you'd like more time dedicated to learning about enhancing listening skills, anxiety, depression, suicide, self care etc.
Working together we really can make a difference.
WHAT DO THE COURSES ENTAIL ?
All learning is achieved through a blend of teaching, individual exercises, short videos, group activities, case studies, self reading and discussions.
WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?
· 2 Day MHFA Adult Mental Health First Aid - Face to face or
. 2 day MHFA Adult Mental Health First Aid - Live on-line
. 4 x ½/ day MHFA Adult Mental Health First Aid - Live on-line
· 1 Day MHFA Adult Mental Health Champion - Live on-line & Face to Face
· ½ Day MHFA Adult Mental Health Aware - Face to face & Live on-line
. ½ Day MHFA Refresher for the 1, 2 & 4 x ½ Champion & MH First Aider
courses - Live on-line & Face to Face
· Bespoke courses tailored to your organisation’s needs
In addition to MHFA England courses, ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH are also able to deliver bespoke courses tailored to your Company's, school's, group's or industry's specific needs. Please contact us for further information.
PLEASE NOTE : For all on-line courses, each learner must have their own laptop/computer to use with fully working audio, visual, microphone and the facility to join MS Teams or Zoom virtual breakout rooms to participate.
WHICH IS THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU ?
Two day or 4 x ½ day Adult Mental Health Health First Aider (Face to Face or live, on-line)
This course is the “gold standard” of Mental Health First Aider training. 2023 also sees the BRAND NEW presentation, workbooks, digital manual, Support App' and 3 year digital Benefits & Support package to help you be the best possible MHFAider® . You will also be invited to join The Association of Mental Health First Aiders® the UK's first professional body of its kind.
Delivered over 2 days when face to face or over 4 half day sessions when by live on-line sessions, learners will gain enhanced inter-personal skills, an in-depth understanding of mental health issues, triggers, signs & symptoms, the skills and confidence to approach and assist someone when they need it the most, all whilst becoming a vital resource and point of contact within the organisation. This course is for people of all levels from the most junior to the most senior, wishing to become a MHFAider® - See below for course content.
One day Mental Health Champion (Face to Face or live, on-line)
This full day course gives learners a better understanding about building a mentally healthy workplace, supporting positive well-being, challenging stigmas and providing Mental Health First Aid for some of the most common mental health issues. Although suitable for all learners, this course is particularly relevant for line managers and supervisors. - See below for course content.
Half day Mental Health REFRESHER (Face to Face or live, on-line)
Specifically for learners who have previously successfully completed either the Mental Health First Aid 1 day MH Champion or the 2 day MH First Aider ( 4 x ½ day if done online), this Refresher training will allow you to update your awareness of any current issues / legislative changes, practice applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, update your knowledge of mental health, what can influence it, how to manage boundaries & challenging conversations, the importance of self care, network with other MHFAiders and the key concepts covered in their original training. - See below for course content.
Half day Mental Health Aware (Face to Face or live, on-line)
This course is a dynamic, fast-paced introduction to Mental Health & well-being. A perfect entry level for anyone interested in learning more about such an important subject. - See below for course content.
*Please note that whilst no formal qualifications are required to attend any of the courses offered, learners must have English reading, writing and comprehension abilities equivalent to those of a GCSE student.
** PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE **
Of course cost is always a major factor when considering training needs and we want to ensure you receive the absolute best value for your money. That is why here at Essential Mental Health we are pleased to offer a PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE on all public face to face (classroom) courses. Should you find another identical public course within a 20 mile radius with a lower standard price, we will match it for you.
Our aim is to ensure you will not find better value anywhere else.
*Terms & conditions apply
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2 day Face to Face OR live, on-line Mental Health FIRST AIDER Course covers :
2 day Face to Face OR live, on-line Mental Health FIRST AIDER Course covers :
2 day Face to Face OR live, on-line Mental Health FIRST AIDER Course covers :
· Encouraging people to challenge the language we use around mental health
· Exploring our different frames of reference & the stigma attached to mental health
· Helping people to understand what good mental health is and looks like
· Exploring the factors that can have an impact on our mental health
· Looking at how support yourself & othe
· Encouraging people to challenge the language we use around mental health
· Exploring our different frames of reference & the stigma attached to mental health
· Helping people to understand what good mental health is and looks like
· Exploring the factors that can have an impact on our mental health
· Looking at how support yourself & others with self care, giving the skills to influence your own mental health & thus help prevent poor mental health
· Teaching how to approach or intervene (including in a crisis), reassure & signpost to further support
· Teaching about diagnosable mental health conditions, including stress, depression, anxiety disorders, bi-polar, self-harming, eating disorders, psychosis & suicide, what unwell looks like & how to spot the signs & symptoms in yourself & others
· Talking about what to do if you think someone is unwell and the steps to take for early intervention
· Talking about recovery, what it means and looking forward.
· Understanding the parameters of your role as a Mental Health First Aider
On completing this 2 day course you will receive a certificate for being a MHFAider®, a comprehensive digital manual for future reference, access to the Support App', the workbook used throughout the course and access to the three year digital benefits & support package.
£299 per learner with discounts available for bookings of 5 or more learners and also for courses delivered on-site. Please ask for further details.
* this course can be delivered remotely via on-line blended learning – please ask
1 day Mental Health CHAMPION Course covers :
2 day Face to Face OR live, on-line Mental Health FIRST AIDER Course covers :
2 day Face to Face OR live, on-line Mental Health FIRST AIDER Course covers :
· About mental health & stress in the workplace
· Stigma & discrimination
· Recognising & understanding common MH issues
· Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
· Recovery
· Building a mentally healthy workplace
· Action planning for using MHFA
On completion of this course you will receive a certificate for being a Mental Health Cha
· About mental health & stress in the workplace
· Stigma & discrimination
· Recognising & understanding common MH issues
· Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
· Recovery
· Building a mentally healthy workplace
· Action planning for using MHFA
On completion of this course you will receive a certificate for being a Mental Health Champion, a Manual for future reference and your workbook.
£185 per learner with discounts available for bookings of 5 or more learners and also for courses delivered on-site.
* this course can be delivered remotely via on-line blended learning – please ask
½ Day Adult Mental Health AWARE Course covers :
½ Day Adult Mental Health or Champion REFRESHER Course covers :
½ Day Adult Mental Health or Champion REFRESHER Course covers :
· What mental health is & how to challenge associated stigmas
· A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
· An introduction to looking after your own mental health & maintaining wellbeing
· Confidence to approach & support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
On completing the session you will rece
· What mental health is & how to challenge associated stigmas
· A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
· An introduction to looking after your own mental health & maintaining wellbeing
· Confidence to approach & support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
On completing the session you will receive a certificate confirming you are Mental Health Aware, a 43 page manual for future reference and your workbook.
£109 per learner with discounts available for bookings of 5 or more learners and also for courses delivered on-site.
Please ask for further details.
* this course can be delivered remotely via on-line blended learning – please ask
½ Day Adult Mental Health or Champion REFRESHER Course covers :
½ Day Adult Mental Health or Champion REFRESHER Course covers :
½ Day Adult Mental Health or Champion REFRESHER Course covers :
· Specifically for those who have previously successfully completed either the 1 day MH Champion or 2 day Adult MH first Aider Course.
· Learners will update their knowledge regarding Mental Health and the factors which influence it.
- Discuss any changes in relevant legislation,
- Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Pl
· Specifically for those who have previously successfully completed either the 1 day MH Champion or 2 day Adult MH first Aider Course.
· Learners will update their knowledge regarding Mental Health and the factors which influence it.
- Discuss any changes in relevant legislation,
- Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
- Refresh how to establish boundaries
- Refresh how to manage challenging conversations
- Refresh the importance of self care
- Have the opportunity to network with other MH First Aiders
- Refresh their understanding of the key concepts from their original course.
£125 per learner with discounts available for bookings of 5 or more learners and also for courses delivered on-site.
Please ask for further details.
* this course can be delivered remotely via on-line blended learning – please ask
Where are courses delivered ?
With three available options, courses can be delivered either :
- Via live, on-line sessions allowing learners from all over the country to participate in the course from the comfort of their chosen location.
- At conveniently located venues – able to conform to all social distancing and Covid-19 requirements
- At your place of work - We can come to your Company, school or organisation and deliver on-site
All fees must be fully paid prior to attending or participating in a public course. As all courses are capped, cancellations with less than 3 weeks (21 full days) notice or failing to attend will incur 100% course charges. If a goodwill transfer or re-booking is offered, it will not be further transferable to any other date or person thereafter.
All on-line courses require participants to have individual laptops or computers with fully working audio, visual, microphone and the ability to join breakout rooms. You may need to check with your IT department first if unsure.