This course is aimed at delegates who have an interest in supporting people with their mental health.

This two-day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:

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

Delivery: This is an online course delivered through a virtual platform. Learning takes place through live training sessions, with self-learning activities in between. Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Duration: 4 live sessions delivered over 2 days

Takeaways: Everyone who completes the course will receive:

A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
A manual to refer to whenever you need it
A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Delegates: 8 – 16 (We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn)

Cost: Free for individuals that fit the criteria * otherwise £150pp plus vat, but if you would like training tailored specifically to your organisation’s needs, then please email training@lighthousecharity.org

*If you feel you meet the criteria for a free space please email training@lighthousecharity.org for your discounted code

Please note: If you either fail to attend/give fewer than 5 working days notice to cancel, you will incur a cancellation charge of £50/50 euros.

Mental Health First Aider 2 Days Course **