Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
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.
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Receive your certificate in as little as 6 weeks and start effectively supporting individuals with mental ill health.
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The accredited certificate proves you have new skills, knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of mental health first aid.
Your certificate is sent to you on successful completion of the free course…
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.
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.
The free course is fully-funded by HM Government.
No fee, no card details and no trial periods.
The Level 2 certificate is a record of achievement and your reward for completing a nationally recognised qualification.
The free online course takes an average of 6-12 weeks to complete.
This is based on 4-5 hours of weekly study.
The free course is 100% online.
Learn in the most engaging and interactive way possible that’s both fun and effective.
Online distance learning allows you to study from the security of your home, office, or wherever you feel comfortable.
You will complete assessment questions based on the skills and knowledge you have gained from the manageable course units.
A tutor will be allocated who will support you throughout the free course and provide valuable feedback against your assessments.
Our free training is centered around continued professional development.
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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 to complete, with an average of 4-5 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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