MHFA Refresher

If you completed the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course around three years ago, we recommend refreshing your knowledge and skills to ensure you feel confident supporting others and responding to mental health conversations effectively. Based on guidance from Mental Health First Aid England, MHFAiders® are encouraged to complete a refresher every three years to maintain their confidence and competence in the role.

The MHFA Refresher course provides an opportunity to revisit key learning, practise your skills in a safe environment, and explore the latest thinking around mental health and wellbeing.

Course details

• Duration: 4 hours
• Delivery: Online or face-to-face
• Group size: Up to 25 participants
• Format: Instructor-led training with discussion, activities and practical exercises

What you’ll revisit

During the course, you will:

• Refresh your understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• Revisit the role and responsibilities of an MHFAider®
• Recognise common signs that someone may be experiencing poor mental health
• Practise using the MHFA action plan (ALGEE®) in supportive conversations
• Explore ways to protect and maintain your own wellbeing while supporting others

Why attend?

The refresher course helps you to:

• Renew your MHFA knowledge and skills
• Increase confidence in having mental health conversations
• Stay up to date with mental health support and best practice
• Share experiences and learning with fellow MHFAiders
• Reflect on your role and strengthen your approach to supporting colleagues, friends or family members
• Continue creating mentally healthy workplaces and communities

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone who has previously completed the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) two-day course and would like to refresh their knowledge and confidence, particularly if it has been around three years since they qualified.

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