mental Health First aid training
Prices start from just £250 per person (inclusive of VAT)
Here at Natimon Consulting, we believe that mental health training should be accessible to all, and we reflect that in our pricing.
Why Mental Health First Aid?
Training employees to become MHFA England Mental Health First Aiders is an invaluable investment in the overall well-being and productivity of a workforce. Here are several benefits supported by studies and statistics:
- Enhanced Workplace Well-being: MHFA training helps create a safer, more supportive workplace environment where employees feel valued and understood. This fosters a sense of community and belonging, essential for mental well-being.
- Reduced Stigma: By increasing awareness and understanding of mental health issues, MHFA training reduces stigma and encourages open conversations about mental health, making it easier for employees to seek help when needed.
- Increased Productivity: According to MHFA England, mental ill health is responsible for 72 million working days lost and costs £34.9 billion each year. Trained First Aiders can help recognize and address these issues early, reducing absenteeism and presenteeism.
- Improved Employee Retention: Supporting mental health in the workplace can lead to higher employee satisfaction and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with a company that cares for their well-being.
- Early Intervention and Reduced Healthcare Costs: MHFA training empowers individuals to notice signs of mental health issues early, leading to timely intervention and potentially reducing the need for extensive medical treatment.
- Legal Compliance: Providing MHFA training can also help companies comply with health and safety legislation, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being and potentially reducing legal and insurance costs.
Implementing MHFA England's Mental Health First Aiders program is not just a moral choice but a strategic one, contributing to a more positive, productive, and profitable workplace.
What Will the Course Cover?
Course outcomes
As an MHFAider® you will be able to:
- Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
- Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
- Practise active listening and empathy
- Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
- Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
- Practise self-care
- Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
- Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
Format
- Online or face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins and sessions can be delivered within a two week period.
- Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.
- Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
- Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
- We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
- We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.
Takeaways
Everyone who completes this course gets:
- A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
- A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
- A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- A digital MHFAider® certificate
- Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
- Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events
- The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England