Description
Cost
£150 per person*
Costs may vary depending on location and instructor.
£1250* for a groups of up 6-10
£1750* for groups of up to 10-16
Please call for group bookings!
Delivery
- This is a half day online/classroom based course (Please allow at least 30 minutes extra as classes can overrun)
- Learning will take place via a mix of presentations combined with group discussions and workshop activities
- Numbers limited 16 people per course ensuring people are getting the correct level of support during their learning
- MHFAiders® receive automatic 24/7 digital support via the MHFAider Support App®.
- Includes exclusive resources, ongoing learning opportunities and access to England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®.
On completion you will be awarded:
- A Mental Health First Aid Refresher certificate
- Course materials that includes a combined manual and workbook
- MHFA England provides continuous support for MHFAiders® beyond initial certification supporting them to stay confident, empowered and motivated as MHFAiders®
Course structure
- In-depth understanding of mental health and factors that impact wellbeing
- Skills to spot triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to start a conversation, reassure and support a person
- Training on soft skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to signpost someone to further support
Call us for group and corporate bookings.
What Will I Learn?
The MHFA Refresher course covers the following topics:
- Review of mental health first aid action plans
- How to de-escalate a crisis
- The importance of self-care
- Legal and ethical considerations
- How to have difficult conversations about mental health
- How to support someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis
- How to recognise the warning signs of suicide and what to do if someone is suicidal
When you have completed the MHFA Refresher course, you will be able to:
- Describe what mental health first aid is and its key components
- Explain the importance of mental health first aid
- List the different types of mental health first aid
- Describe the MHFA action plan
- Explain how to use the MHFA action plan
- Describe the importance of self-care for mental health first aiders
- List the legal and ethical considerations for mental health first aiders
- Describe how to have difficult conversations about mental health
- Explain how to support someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis
- Describe the warning signs of suicide and how to support someone who is suicidal
- Explain how to support someone who is self-harming
- Describe how to support someone who is experiencing anxiety or depression
At Mental Health & Life, we provide you with invaluable tools that you can use in your everyday life to support not only your own mental health and well-being but also the mental health and well-being of others.
Our MHFA Refresher course is one way in which we can do this. If you are interested in completing the MHFA Refresher course, we invite you to get in touch with us today. You may also choose your preferred course date listed on this page to get started. We look forward to seeing you!
Who Should Take the MHFA Refresher Course?
Mental health first aiders play a vital role in providing mental health support within workplaces and communities. However, without regular refresher training, these skills may become less effective.
Our Adult MHFA Refresher Course is designed for:
- Certified Mental Health First Aiders who want to feel confident in applying the health first aid action plan.
- MHFA Champions looking to update their knowledge of mental health support.
- HR professionals, managers, and supervisors who handle mental health issues in the workplace.
- Individuals supporting colleagues or loved ones experiencing mental health problems.
Attending a refresher course ensures that your aid training remains up to date, just like physical first aid.
What Happens If You Don’t Refresh Your MHFA Skills?
Regular skills updating is crucial to ensure that mental health first aiders can provide the right mental health support practice. Without attending a refresher course, you risk:
- Losing confidence in applying first aid mental health techniques in a mental health crisis.
- Forgetting critical self-care skills, which can impact your own wellbeing and ability to help others.
- Missing updates on new best practices, reducing effectiveness in responding to mental health issues.
- Not recognising the latest warning signs of mental health problems or knowing how to take action.
- Failing to keep up with legal and ethical considerations that impact workplace mental health policies.
Just like physical first aid, mental health first aid training must be refreshed to ensure you stay competent and confident.
Online vs. Face-to-Face Training: Which Is Right for You?
Our MHFA Refresher Course is available both online and as a face-to-face session. Choosing the right format depends on your learning preferences, schedule, and interaction style.
| Factor | Online Training | Face-to-Face Training |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Learn from anywhere at your own pace. | Scheduled sessions at a physical location. |
| Interaction | Virtual group discussions and online activities. | Hands-on exercises and live workshop activities. |
| Convenience | No travel required, complete from home or office. | Engaging half day course with in-person support. |
| Support Resources | Full access to the MHFAider Support App® and ongoing learning opportunities. | Printed course materials, aid refresher training, and immediate Q&A with instructors. |
| Best For | Those who prefer flexible refresher training. | Learners who grow in face-to-face environments. |
Both options ensure you receive high-quality training to feel confident in supporting others.
What’s Included in the MHFA Refresher Course?
Our four-hour MHFA refresher course is designed to help first aiders apply the mental health first aid action plan effectively.
Topics covered include:
- Reviewing the MHFA action plan access and key intervention steps.
- Recognising mental health problems and responding to a mental health crisis.
- Best practices for de-escalating difficult conversations.
- The importance of self-care and wellbeing for first aiders.
- Ethical and legal considerations in mental health first aid training.
Attendees will receive:
- A renewed Mental Health First Aider certificate upon completion.
- Access to the MHFAider Support App® for ongoing learning opportunities.
- Exclusive course materials, including a manual and workbook.
How to Book Your MHFA Refresher Course
Booking your MHFA Refresher Course with Mental Health & Life is simple. Whether you’re looking to refresh your own skills or arrange group bookings for your organisation, we offer flexible options, including:
- Individual bookings: Choose from our scheduled online and face-to-face training dates.
- Corporate training: We offer group discussions and workshop activities for teams of 6 or more.
- Personalised sessions: We can create courses customised to your organisation’s needs.
To book, simply select your preferred half day course date or contact us for group bookings.
#Let’s Mentally Flourish!
Richie –
Hi, I reached out to Richie after the course to say that he is by far, the most engaging trainer I have ever had on a course. We have more team members doing training next month and I hope they also have Richie.
Richie –
Very good ,made us feel confident about delivering mental health first aid