This half day course is designed to give you:
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
Confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Insight into the two day course and the benefits of becoming a Mental Health First Aider
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
The session covers:
- What is mental health?
- Mental and emotional wellbeing
- Mental health continuum
- Stress vulnerability and stress container
- Thinking distortions
- Mental health conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis and schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- Mental health and risk: suicide and self-harm
- Recovery
- Stigma and mental health issues
- Supporting people in distress
- Take Ten Together toolkit
- Helpful resources
- Useful statistics
Anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of mental health and a basis for further training.
Successful delegates will receive an MHFA First Aider Certificate, valid for three years.
This half day course is designed to give you:
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
Confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Insight into the two day course and the benefits of becoming a Mental Health First Aider
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
The session covers:
- What is mental health?
- Mental and emotional wellbeing
- Mental health continuum
- Stress vulnerability and stress container
- Thinking distortions
- Mental health conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis and schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- Mental health and risk: suicide and self-harm
- Recovery
- Stigma and mental health issues
- Supporting people in distress
- Take Ten Together toolkit
- Helpful resources
- Useful statistics
Anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of mental health and a basis for further training.
Successful delegates will receive an MHFA First Aider Certificate, valid for three years.