Mental Health First Aid two-day course for individuals, employers, organisations and communities. Accredited by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) delegates will qualify as Mental Health First Aiders.
An introduction to understanding mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing:
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether through self-help resources, internal support such as EAP, or external sources such as their GP
An understanding of how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties
Format:
Two day face to face course across four manageable sessions
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
We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Everyone who completes the course receives:
A certificate of attendance to say they are a Mental Health First Aider
A manual to refer to whenever they need it
A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health
A copy of the Line Managers' Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill health
