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title: "MHFA Refresher | 12th Man"
description: "The 12th Man campaign helps men talk more openly about mental health. The 12th Man provides training for businesses and interest groups in the community."
url: https://12th-man.org.uk/training/types/refresher
---

# MHFA Refresher

![MHFA Refresher](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/mhfa-logo-large-42008_full.png)

The four-hour MHFA Refresher course gives you the chance to:

- Renew your skills
- Update your knowledge of mental health support
- Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Access three years of MHFAider® Support and Benefits
- Please note that the MHFA Refresher is only for people who have completed an two-day MHFA course.

![MHFA Refresher](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/ipswichboxing1-95958_full.jpeg)

Format

- This is a half day course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- We limit numbers to 25 people per course

Resources

Everyone who completes the course gets:

- A certificate of attendance to say you have completed your refresher course
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Course Structure

The MHFA Refresher covers the main topics of MHFA including:

- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Recovery
- Supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources

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