Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
In this free course, you will learn about different types of mental ill health and how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses.
The free online course takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 5-10 hours of weekly study.
HM Government fully funds the free course.
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The level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE CACHE or TQUK and regulated by Ofqual.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
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This free online mental health first aid (MHFA) course equips you with the confidence, skills, and qualification to support others with mental ill health.
You will explore mentally healthy environments, develop wellness action plans and discover how to protect your own mental health.
The MHFA training includes a certificate and is accredited at level 2. It features flexible learning, expert support, and no exams.
Flexible distance learning allows you to study wherever you feel comfortable.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
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Your free course is split into manageable units.
There are no exams. You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the course units below…
This unit will introduce you to different types of mental ill health.
You will understand factors which may contribute to mental ill health and actions that can be taken.
The aim of this unit is to understand how to support individuals with mental ill health.
You will understand their responsibilities and how to protect your own mental health.
In the final unit you will learn about relevant legislation.
You will explore mentally healthy environments and wellness action plans.
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Level 2 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an accredited qualification that provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to offer initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem.
It covers topics such as understanding mental health, identifying signs of mental illness, and providing appropriate support and signposting to professional help.
This qualification is designed to increase mental health literacy and promote early intervention.
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is free of charge if you meet the eligibility criteria:
We connect adults in England with learning providers that use government funding, such as the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).
Yes, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a level 2 qualification accredited by NCFE CACHE and TQUK, regulated by Ofqual.
It helps build a culture of care and supports learners to understand and respond to different types of mental ill health.
The Level 2 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) qualification is equivalent to a GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in terms of its level of difficulty and recognition.
MHFA Level 2 is a widely recognised qualification that demonstrates an individual’s understanding and ability to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health problem.
The Level 2 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training typically takes 6-12 weeks, with an average of 5-10 hours of weekly study.
You can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.
No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge you have just gained from the units.
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