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.
Fully funded through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund (ASF). No cost for eligible learners.
Learn the core principles of Mental Health First Aid in just 6-12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
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.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
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Preview a real lesson and explore the key course features before you enrol.
Short lessons and interactive activities.
A mix of videos, activities and quizzes — with resources to support your learning.
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.
3 simple steps to qualification…
You can begin your stress-free journey to qualification by completing the short form on this page.
Once submitted, we’ll instantly match you with a relevant training provider based on your location to complete your enrolment.
Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
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The level 2 certificate is available online through one of our approved training provider partners, with the specific provider depending on your location.
The course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), formerly known as the Adult Education Budget (AEB), which supports adult learning and skill development across the country.
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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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