Application process Invite employees to apply for the MHFA training via an application form. You could follow this up with informal interviews and a reference check with their line manager. When advertising the training you should outline: – what the MHFAider role entails – who should apply – how it fits in with other strategies such as your employee training and development programme – the time commitment involved – the topics covered on the course: – the MHFAider role, self-care and boundaries in the role – mental health models – mental health awareness and risk factors – the ALGEE action plan – signs of common mental health conditions – skills and conversation practice On the application form, you can ask questions to determine why the person would like to become an MHFAider, what they feel they can bring to the role, and whether they have their line manager’s approval to apply. If you choose to follow up on the applications with interviews, this is a good opportunity to assess the person’s suitability for the role and discuss in more detail what the role will entail.
Expected time commitments for MHFAiders Initial training: Approximately 13hrs 50mins over four sessions, either online or face to face Breakdown
Session 1: 3hrs 20mins Session 2: 3hrs 45mins Session 3: 3hrs 45mins Session 4: 3hrs
Ad-hoc conversations with colleagues: Best practice is conversations of up to 30mins. Encourage MHFAiders to record how much time they are spending on these conversations and review regularly (see page 11 for guidance on logging conversations.) Taking part in an internal MHFA network: Varies depending on the organisation but monthly or quarterly meetings are most common
MHFA Refresher training: Half a day every three years Supplementary training:
Optional, decided by the organisation MHFA England MHFAider support and benefits: Varies depending on the MHFAider’s commitment to ongoing development in the role and time spent accessing MHFAider events and resources via the Online Learning Hub and MHFAider Support App.
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