Mental Health First Aid
- 2 days, 9.00am to 4.00pm
- UCNL
Where it runs
Courses run at UCNL, Scunthorpe. Some can also be delivered at Doncaster College, Stainforth or HESTA (Hull) — ask the team for details.
Overview
The Adult MHFA two-day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
Mental Health First Aiders have:
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.
You will get an MHFA manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it. When you complete the two days you’ll get a certificate to say you are a Mental Health First Aider.
Course Structure
Learning takes place across four manageable sessions. Through a mix of group
activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental
Health First Aid action plan.
Session 1
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- What is mental health?
- Impact of mental health issues
- Stigma and discrimination
- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Risk factors for depression
- Depression in the workplace
Session 2
- Suicide figures
- Alcohol, drugs and mental health
- First aid for suicidal crisis
- Non-judgemental listening skills
- First aid for depression
- Treatment and resources for depression
- Self-care
Session 3
- What is an anxiety disorder?
- First aid for anxiety disorders
- Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
- Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
- Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
- Cognitive distortions and CBT
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Self-harm
Session 4
- What is psychosis?
- Risk factors for psychosis
- Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Warning signs of developing psychosis
- Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
- Treatment and resources for psychosis
- Recovery and building resources
- Action planning for using MHFA
Upcoming courses
3 start dates. Choose the one that suits you.
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2 Dec 2026
Starts 2 December 2026
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23 Feb 2027
Starts 23 February 2027
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9 Jun 2027
Starts 9 June 2027
Course dates may be subject to change without prior notice.
Start dates may be subject to change. We will let applicants know if a start date changes.
Enquire about this training
One short form. The team will be in touch to confirm your place.
You’re enquiring about Mental Health First Aid
Prefer to talk? Call 01724 294040 or email wdinfo@dncolleges.ac.uk