Description: Our two day mental health first aid course qualifies you as a ‘Mental Health First Aider’.
On completion of the training Mental Health First Aiders will 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-judgmental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support including, self help resources whether that’s through their employer, NHS or a mixture of different support strategies
Course content
Session 1:
Why Mental Heath 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
Session 2:
Suicide figures
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
First aid for suicidal crisis
Non-judgmental 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 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
The training is delivered by an experienced and qualified ‘Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England)’ instructor using a combination of presentations, group discussion and workshop activities.
Prerequisites:
Course Code: GET2383
Course Url:
Standard: Mental health first aid
Duration of Course: 2
Cost From: £233.00
Approved Training organisation: Ouch Training Team
