Mental Health First Aid

We all have mental health and just like our physical health it can change over time. Sometimes we are well and sometimes we are less well and sometimes we can become ill.

At Learn Telford we are committed to promoting and supporting good mental health and in line with that aim we have staff qualified to deliver mental health first aid. All our courses are approved by MHFA England.

Adult 2-day Mental Health First Aid

Our Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.

Mental Health First Aiders have:

An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Learning takes place across four manageable sessions. Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

For more detailed information visit the MHFA England website by clicking here.

Adult 1-day Mental Health Champion

Our one day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies you as an Adult MHFA Champion.

MHFA Champions have:

An understanding of common mental health issues
Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
Skills to support positive wellbeing

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A manual to refer to whenever you need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
A certificate of attendance to say you are an MHFA Champion

For more detailed information visit the MHFA England website by clicking here.

Adult half-day Mental Health Aware

Our half day course is an introductory four hour session to raise awareness of mental health.

It is designed to give you:

An understanding of 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

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A manual to refer to whenever you need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware

For more detailed information visit the MHFA England website by clicking here.

Approved MHFA Courses for Employees

Mental ill-health including stress, anxiety and depression is a significant factor in absence from work. Many employers now recognise the impact this can have on their business and want to find ways to better support their staff.

At Learn Telford we have highly qualified and experienced MHFA instructors that can deliver approved MHFA England courses for your employees.

If you are interested in mental health training for your business and employees, we'd be happy to disucss this with you. We can deliver courses on your premises or elsewhere depending on your needs.

For more information or a quote, please give us a call on 01952 382888 or email us at support@learntelford.ac.uk.