MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
2 DAY COURSE - 8.30AM START | £200 + VAT PER PERSON
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Our Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.
Mental Health First Aiders have: 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. What our course covers: 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 Depression in the workplace Session 2: Suicide figures Alcohol, drugs and mental health First aid for suicide crises 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 and resources for anxiety disorders Cognitive disorders 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 Recovery and building resources Action planning for using MHFA |
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MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS
1 DAY COURSE - 8.30AM START | £125 + VAT PER PERSON
Our one day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies you as an MHFA Champion.
MHFA Champions have:
An understanding of common mental health issues
Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
Skills to support positive wellbeing
What our course covers:
Session 1
About Mental Health First Aid
About mental health and stress in the workplace
Stigma and discrimination
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
Early warning signs of mental ill health
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
Session 2
Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Recovery
Building a mentally healthy workplace
Action planning for using MHFA
MHFA Champions have:
An understanding of common mental health issues
Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
Skills to support positive wellbeing
What our course covers:
Session 1
About Mental Health First Aid
About mental health and stress in the workplace
Stigma and discrimination
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
Early warning signs of mental ill health
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
Session 2
Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Recovery
Building a mentally healthy workplace
Action planning for using MHFA
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
1/2 DAY COURSE - 12.30PM START | £75 + VAT PER PERSON
Our half day course is an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness of mental health.
MHFA Awareness delegates have:
An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
What our course covers:
Session 1
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
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources
MHFA Awareness delegates have:
An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
What our course covers:
Session 1
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
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources