Training
Mental Health First Aid training
Who is the course for?
Any adult who would like a greater understanding of mental health and would like to feel confident in supporting those around them.
What to expect
– An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
– Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
– Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
– Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
– Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.
Course structure
Day 1
What is Mental Health
– The Mental Health Action Plan
– Impact of Mental Health issues
– Stigma and discrimination
Suicide
– Facts and figures
– Alcohol, drugs and mental health
– First aid for suicidal crisis
Depression
– Symptoms and risk factors
– Depression in the workplace
– First Aid for depression
– Treatment and resources
Non-judgemental listening skills
Self-care
Day 2
Anxiety
– First aid for anxiety disorders
– Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
– Treatment and resources
– Cognitive distortions and CBT
Personality disorders
Eating Disorders
Self-harm
Psychosis
– Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
– Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder
– Risk factors and crisis first aid
– Treatment and resources
Recovery and building resources
Action planning for using MHFA
Format
Online
Learning takes place through four live training sessions, spread across two weeks, with self-learning activities in between.
Face to face
Two day face-to-face course delivered across four manageable sessions. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
– A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
– A manual to refer to whenever you need it
– A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
– A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health.
Cost
This course is valued at £300 per person.