Our Training Mental Health First Aid "It was great to take a break from work and learn more ways about how we can look after our mental health, particularly at work. I would love to have another session!" Becca, Catch-a-Fire Mental Health Training with Mental Health Resource Discuss our trainings with our Mental Health Trainer [email protected] Mental Health First Aid Training Poor mental health costs UK employers up to £56 billion each year. But for every £1 spent by employers on mental health interventions, they get back £5.30 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover. At Mental Health Resource, we recognise the value of providing mental health training in the workplace, to help minimise the impact of mental ill health on your business and your people, and promote and maintain healthy workplaces. Our highly skilled and experienced Trainer can come to your workplace and deliver mental health training courses including Mental Health First Aid and shorter Lunch 'n' Learn sessions. Mental Health First Aid Training course Our interactive training programmes, fully accredited by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, will equip you to recognise the signs of mental health problems and the confidence to help someone in mental health distress. The certificated Mental Health First Aid courses are led by our approved and knowledgeable Trainer and the programmes offers a flexible, interactive learning experience with group discussions and workshop activities. Current MHFA trainings include: MHFAider Course This MHFAider course is ideal for anyone (18 and over) who would like to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support. By training with us you will gain: A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues The confidence to step in and support someone to recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support Three years of access to the MHFAider Support App® with 24/7 digital support Access to exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities, and the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders MHFAider course MHFAider Refresher The Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAider®) in your organisation should take the MHFA Refresher course every three years to: Keep their awareness of mental health support current Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Receive access to MHFAider® Support and Benefits for three years This is a four-hour session with a mix of presentations, discussions and activities. MHFA Refresher Mental Health Aware The Mental Health Aware introductory course raises awareness of mental health. You will learn: What mental health is and how to challenge stigma An introduction to some common mental health issues Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing Mental Health Aware Mental Health Skills for Managers The Mental Health Skills for Managers course gives managers the skills and confidence to have conversations about mental health and encourage staff to seek early support. By investing in the course you will: Encourage your people to thrive Increase talent retention Reduce the impact of presenteeism and long-term sickness absence Your managers will learn to: Feel confident having open conversations about mental health with their team members Identify if an employee may be experiencing poor mental health Appropriately signpost to available support Role model good self-care practice and know where to go for support and guidance for themselves Mental Health Skills for Managers Discuss our trainings with our Mental Health Trainer [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences