{"title":"Somerset (MHFA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook a \u003cstrong\u003eMental Health First Aid course in Somerset\u003c\/strong\u003e and train your team to spot the signs of poor mental health, offer first-line support and signpost professional help. This classroom course runs in Taunton and equips staff and managers to become confident workplace Mental Health First Aiders. Compare dates, venues and prices, explore related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-advocate-training-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health Advocate training\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Well-being courses\u003c\/a\u003e, and book your place online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aiders-course-in-taunton-somerset-classroom","title":"Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) Course in Taunton, Somerset (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMental Health First Aiders Course in Taunton, Somerset\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Mental Health First Aiders Course Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mental Health First Aiders course is ideal for staff who would like to become MHFAiders®. As part of the First Aid needs assessment (HSE Guidance document L74), it is recommended that a spread of MHFAiders® are available across all levels and areas of an organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people to identify the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and enable them to be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended the seven-day instructor training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise awareness and mental health literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce stigma around mental ill health and enables delegates to feel confident guiding people towards appropriate support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage people to start a conversation with a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote early intervention which enables recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom training in Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs MHFAiders®, you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise active listening and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the confidence to initiate a conversation about improving mental health literacy and reduce stigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise self-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to use the MHFAider Support App®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates will be trained using a mixture of instructor-led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mental Health First Aiders course is certificated by MHFA England. On successful completion of training delegates will receive certificates which are valid for three years.\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/play-a-strong-role-in-the-health-and-safety-management-of-your-work\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-courses\"\u003eFirst Aid courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fire-safety-courses\"\u003eFire Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iosh-courses\"\u003eIOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-courses\"\u003eNEBOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\"\u003eMental Health courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003eHealth and Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pasma-courses\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/first-aid-legislation-and-you\"\u003eFirst aid legislation and your responsibilities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/managing-safely-health-and-safety-for-managers-is-essential\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/be-prepared-with-first-aid-training\"\u003eBe prepared with first aid training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/first-aid-in-emergency-situations\"\u003eFirst aid in emergency situations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-most-common-myths-about-first-aid\"\u003eThe most common myths about first aid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SSG Training \u0026 Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"Dates TBC - call 0808 1966 830","offer_id":56015013708120,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/SSGTraining_Consultancy_7d2b3c50-5e03-4795-9e53-d6e0b6483de3.png?v=1724116136"},{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-training-course-in-bath-somerset-classroom","title":"Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Course in Bath, Somerset (Classroom)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St John Ambulance","offers":[{"title":"6 - 7 Jul 2026","offer_id":57621581103448,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 - 2 Sep 2026","offer_id":57621581136216,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 - 17 Nov 2026","offer_id":57621581168984,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/St-John-Ambulance_206362ca-3560-426c-8e36-90585ace3890.jpg?v=1783021092"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/collections\/mental-health-first-aid-courses-somerset.oembed","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}