Description

Introduction 

The ½ Day MHFA is a course which provides a basic understanding, providing a nationally recognised level of Mental Health Awareness – although this course does not actually provide a certification. It is a good introduction to the content of the full two-day MHFA course. 

You do not need to do this course first in order to do a two-day MHFA course – but a Half Day course does give you a good introduction to the course content which is present on the full two-day course. 

Half Day MHFA (Youth Courses)

Our Youth Half Day MHFA courses have been funded by HeadStart Kent with the intention of providing free training opportunities for parents and carers living in Kent between 2021 and 2022. 

An outline of the half-day Youth course can be found below. Please note that we require your postal address when making a booking so that we can post your course manual to you upon successful completion of one of our sessions.

This introductory MHFA session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers: 

• Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis 
• Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues 
• Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences 

Our sessions are available free-of-charge thanks to HeadStart Kent. You can book a space on an available session by completing the booking form found on this page. If there are no dates available, then you can e-mail training@midkentmind.org.uk to be put on our waiting list.

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Half Day MHFA (Adults) 

Our Adult Half Day MHFA courses provide a great opportunity for people to learn more about mental health in adults without the commitment of a full two-day course. 

This introductory MHFA session raises awareness of people’s mental health. It covers: 

• An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma 
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues 
• An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing 
• Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue 

Sessions are generally available on a funding basis, but sessions are occasionally available on a self-funded basis. You can book a space on an available session by completing the booking form found on this page. If there are no dates available, then you can e-mail training@midkentmind.org.uk to be put on our waiting list. 

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If you are interested in learning more about the Half Day Mental Health First Aid training courses which Mid Kent Mind offer, then you can contact us via training@midkentmind.org.uk.  

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