Mental Health First Aid Course

Become a Mental Health First Aider with this course from Torfaen Talks CIC.

We have limited spaces available for our next course in January 2025. The course will take place over two online sessions with further online learning required beforehand.

This project is funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund and Torfaen County Borough Council.

To gain a qualification in MHFA Wales you will need to attend the full Adult MHFA Wales course.

Commitment Required - 10 Hours!

Five Modules

Modules 1 - 3 Home Learning (Approx 3 hours)

Online Session - Monday 20th January 10am-1pm 

Modules 4 - 5 Home Learning (Approx 2 hours)

Online Session - Monday 27th January 10am-12pm 

Further information

About

This course trains 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

  • The value of this course is approximately £160 per person.

In this instance, we have places for individuals who reside in Torfaen for £40.

Format

  • Two session online course

  • Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities

  • Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan

  • We limit numbers to 10 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

  • A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider

What You Will Learn:

As a participant, you will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in helping individuals experiencing a mental health problem.

Book here

January 20th & 27th

Venue
Online

What You Will Learn:

As a participant, you will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in helping individuals experiencing a mental health problem.