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Training course:
Mental health first aid refresher

Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants

About this bitesize training course

With the incidence of mental ill-health increasing internationally, Mental Health First Aid has never been more important.

This course revisits some of the key elements of the MHFA training and is designed to refresh attendees’ memories, update their skills and boost confidence, enabling participants to continue to effectively support the mental health of both themselves and others.

This course is recommended every two years for Mental Health First Aiders.

Participants in our MHFA refresher course will:

  • Explore Mental Health and what influences it

  • Remind themselves of how to recognise the main stages of mental ill health

  • Revisit and reflect on best practice

  • Practice implementing ALGEE

  • Discuss and consider their experiences as a Mental Health First Aider

  • Reflect on their own wellbeing

Key details

  • this bitesize training course is two hours long and packed with powerful ideas

  • designed for groups of 4 – 15

  • delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually

  • interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking

  • customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values

Why book this training course?

📃 Keep skills high

It’s natural to forget some of the intricacies of Mental Health First Aid, so this refresher course is recommended to bring everything back to mind.

🎙 Share and reflect

Discuss past experiences, ask our expert trainer questions and feel confident in your future as a Mental Health First Aider.

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