Mental Health First Aid Course
Duration: 2 day
Format: Course can be fully tailored to suit and delivered at any location
Audience: This course is for anyone at any level in the organisation who would like to be put forward as a mental health first aid
Overview
Delegates will learn to understand themselves and their colleagues within the context of mental health, they will be a champion within their organisation yet ensure they offer the right type and level of support – sign-posting colleagues to professional services as required.
The Course Includes:
- An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that could affect wellbeing
- Practical skills to spot the triggers & signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, listen, reassure and support
- Enhanced communication skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover via correct sign-posting
- Know how to keep themselves safe whilst providing this service
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the range of mental issues
- Understand how to help & how much to help
- Improved listening skills
- Know the support options available
- Keep safe
