Mental Health Training
Hall Star Education have training options to suit a range of timescales and needs. These include half-day awareness, 1-day champion and 2-day first aid courses. For further information on each course click here to be directed to MHFA England.
Our MHFA England courses are international recognised, evidence-based programmes, delivered by a instructor who has completed the only licensed instructor training course in England, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.
What will I learn?
Mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, are common and often start at a young age. More than 1 in 10 young people meet the criteria for a mental health condition however 70% who experience a mental health problem have not had appropriate intervention, at a sufficiently early age.
Our courses use robust evidence-based research and are designed to teach staff, volunteers and parents alike how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health. The training gives people the skills and confidence to safely address mental health issues in young people aged 8 to 18, with a strong practical focus on how to support a young person experiencing mental distress.
MHFA Aware
Half Day
This introductory three hour 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
MHFA Champions
One Day
This one day course qualifies you as a Youth MHFA Champion, giving participants:
- An understanding of common mental health issues and how they can affect young people
- Ability to spot signs of mental ill health in young people and guide them to a place of support
- Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
- Skills to support positive wellbeing
Mental Health First Aiders
Two Day
This two day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
- An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
- Increased understanding of specific issues/ conditions e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm, psychosis and suicide.
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
- Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
- Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
Completing the two day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Testimonials
“The mental health first aid course was fantastic. I felt it really gave myself and the staff a better understanding and awareness of not only the children’s mental health but that of ourselves and our colleagues. I would even go as far as to say it has changed the way I deal with situations and people not only in my professional life but in my personal life too. Highly recommended!”
Deputy Headteacher, Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School