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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) | Farringdon, London | 16-17 September 2026

From Wednesday 16 September 2026 - 09:00am
To Thursday 17 September 2026 - 05:00pm

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Course Description

What you will receive:

- A Mental Health First Aider certificate upon completion of the course

- Comprehensive course materials that includes a workbook, and a digital manual.

About Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

MHFA is an internationally recognised training programme designed to teach you how to spot the signs of mental ill-health and provide initial support. The course provides you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to start important conversations about mental health and promote positive wellbeing.

What YouWill Learn

The two-day course comprises four engaging sessions delivered through presentations, quizzes, group work, videos, case studies, reflective activities and conversation practice. Upon completion, you will be able to:

- Learn how to provide support, even in a crisis, and potentially prevent crises from escalating

- Identify the early signs of mental ill-health and develop the skills to approach, and

- Help individuals access the support they need, whether through self-help resources, professional services, support groups, or other pathways to recovery

Who Should Attend?

Anyone with an interest in mental health, including employers, HR professionals, educators, community leaders, and individuals who want to make a positive impact.

Why Become a Mental Health First Aider?

- Gain confidence to support those experiencing mental ill-health

- Learn practical skills to make a difference in your community

- Be part of a global movement to improve mental health awareness and support

Agenda

09:00 AM - 12:20 PM Day 1, Session 1

Introducing MHFA & the MHFAider role, self-care, the MHFA Action Plan, what is mental health? Stigma, stress, an example MHFA conversation, session 1 quiz

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Day 1, Session 2

What influences mental health? Mental health continuum. Anxiety. Active listening & empathy. Easting illnesses, self-harm, substance misuse. Conversation practice. Session 2 quiz.

09:00 AM - 12:45 PM Day 2, Session 1

Applying the MHFA Action Plan. Depression. Suicide. Psychosis. Conversation practice. Session 3 quiz

01:30 PM - 05:00 PM Day 2, Session 2

Recovery. Applying the MHFA Action Plan. Boundaries in the role. Session 4 quiz. Conversation practice. Moving forward in the role. Self-care.

FAQs

Is Parking Available?

There is no parking available at the venue

What's the Closest Station?

Farringdon is a 5 minute walk away.

London Underground - Circle, Hammersmith & City, Elizabeth Line, and Metropolitan Lines

National Rail - Farringdon

Is the Venue Accessible?

The building is listed. It does have a lift, however, due to split levels, the lift doesn't stop on the training room floor. You will have to negotiate `15 steps either up or down to the room.

Location Federation of Master Builders
25 Ely Place
LONDON
EC1N 6TD
UNITED KINGDOM