{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-southampton","title":"Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training Course in Southampton, Hampshire (SO18) (Classroom)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis two-day Mental Health First Aid course gives delegates the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of mental ill-health, start supportive conversations and guide colleagues towards appropriate professional help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is ideal for anyone who wants to champion mental health at work, including managers, team leaders and HR professionals. Through active listening, empathic conversation and scenario-based learning, delegates learn how to support someone in distress, including in a crisis, while looking after their own wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll delegates who complete the course receive a St John Ambulance certificate of attendance. Delegates can also choose to take an optional assessment leading to the FutureQuals Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (RQF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to recognise the signs of mental ill-health and respond with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop active listening and empathic conversation skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand confidentiality, safeguarding and how to signpost to professional help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption to gain a regulated Level 3 qualification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Mental Health First Aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mental health ripple effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognising the signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidentiality and safeguarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpathic conversations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental health action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting in crisis situations, including suicide awareness, panic attacks and crisis intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural differences in mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining your own wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignposting to professional help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenario-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassroom Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered in the classroom and requires delegates to attend in person with a small group of other learners, giving plenty of opportunity to practise skills and ask the trainer questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenue: Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 6AP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates must be aged 18 or over. Learners aged 16 or 17 may attend with written consent from a parent or guardian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates must have a basic command of English, defined as Level 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates must complete all course modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelegates must act in a professional and appropriate manner throughout the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course covers sensitive topics, including suicide and self-harm. Please consider this before booking for yourself or for others. Delegates may step out of the course at any point if they feel overwhelmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Certification and Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll delegates who complete the course receive a St John Ambulance certificate of attendance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Level 3 qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates who wish to gain the FutureQuals Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (RQF) can book a separate online proctored assessment within 90 days of completing the course. The Level 3 qualification is valid for three years. The assessment fee is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Training\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-first-aider\"\u003eCompare Mental Health First Aid courses from all providers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-southampton-hampshire-uk\"\u003eSee all training courses in Southampton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\"\u003eBrowse all Mental Health \u0026amp; Well-being training\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/st-john-ambulance\"\u003eView all St John Ambulance courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"St John Ambulance","offers":[{"title":"16 - 17 Nov 2026","offer_id":58864259203416,"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-logo.jpg?v=1783120863","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-southampton","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}