Mental Health First Aid TrainingMental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid - Two Day - Face to Face
This two day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you:
- 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
Cost
£150.00 per person (inclusive)
Format
- Two-day face to face course across four sessions (C-19 Secure Workplace Regulations)
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Numbers are currently limited per course to keep people safe and supported
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A certificate to confirm you are a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
- A manual to refer to when you need it.
- A workbook with training activities.
- A notebook and pen.
- Hand gel and mask if required.
- A quick reference Mental Health First Aid action plan card.
- When attending a venue, refreshments are included for break times.
- Lunch is not included, but local amenities are available.
Accessibility
Ian Cartwright Mental Health First Aid Training strives to provide courses that everyone can access.
When you book onto a course, please advise of any accessibility requirements or additional support you may require.
For private bookings, at your workplace, or alternative course timings (including night shift staff), please email ian@iancartwrightmhfa.co.uk
Course Structure. There are four sessions.
Session 1
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- What is mental health?
- Impact of mental health issues
- Stigma and discrimination
- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Risk factors for depression
- Depression in the workplace
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
Session 2
- Suicide figures
- Alcohol, drugs and mental health
- First aid for suicidal crisis
- Non-judgemental listening skills
- First aid for depression
- Treatment and resources for depression
- Self-care
Session 3
- What is an anxiety disorder?
- First aid for anxiety disorders
- Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
- Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
- Treatment/resources for anxiety disorders
- Cognitive distortions and CBT
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Self-harm
Session 4
- What is psychosis?
- Risk factors for psychosis
- Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Warning signs of developing psychosis
- Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
- Treatment and resources for psychosis
- Recovery and building resources
- Action planning for using MHFA
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