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Become a Mental Health First Aider

Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day Course

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.

You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping yourself safe.

You’ll also learn how to empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing therapy services through their GP, their school or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and more.

Adult Mental Health First Aid 2-Day Course

The Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.

Mental Health First Aiders have:

Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this course but individuals must complete all sections of the course.

Certification

On completion of the course, individuals will receive a Mental Health First Aider certificate.

What else is involved:

You’ll gain an understanding of how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around you.

What you will learn

Why Mental Health First Aid?

 

 

Crisis first aid after a traumatic event

What is depression?

 

 

Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders

What is mental health?

 

 

Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders

Impact of mental health issues

 

 

Cognitive distortions and cognitive behavioural therapy

Stigma and discrimination

 

 

Personality disorders

The Mental Health First Aid action plan

 

 

Eating disorders

Symptoms of depression

 

 

Self-harm

Risk factors for depression

 

 

What is psychosis?

Depression in the workplace

 

 

Risk factors for psychosis

Suicide figures

 

 

Alcohol, drugs and psychosis

Alcohol, drugs and mental health

 

 

Schizophrenia

First aid to assist a suicidal crisis

 

 

Treatment and resources for psychosis

Non-judgemental listening skills

 

 

Bipolar disorder

First aid for depression

 

 

Warning signs of developing psychosis

Treatment and resources for depression

 

 

Crisis first aid for acute psychosis

Self-care

 

 

Recovery and building resources

What is an anxiety disorder?

 

 

Action planning for using MHFA

First aid for anxiety disorders

 

 

 

Course duration

Two days.  8 hours both days – it is essential you attend both days in full.

 

*Cancellation policy applies

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