Mental Health First Aid England - 2 Days
Designed For:
Anyone / Peer-to-Peer
Delivery:
Online or F2F
Duration:
2 full days
No. of Delegates
Min. 8 - Max. 16
Learn how to identify, understand and help those who may be experiencing a mental health issue
This course is accredited by
What does the Course aim to achieve?
The Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.
A one-day version of the Mental Health First Aid course is also available.
Learning Outcomes
MHFA Champions have:
- An in-depth understanding of 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
- An understanding of how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties
- 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