Adult Mental Health First Aid

5th November 2018, 09.00

Adult Mental Health First Aid

This 2 day course is accredited through Mental Health England.  Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Our Adult MHFA Two Day course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider.

Mental Health First Aiders 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-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Session 1

Why mental health first aid? / The mental health first aid action plan / What is mental health?/ Impact of mental health issues, stigma & Discrimination /
What is depression? /
Symptoms of depression /
Risk factors for depression / Depression in the Workplace

Session 2

Suicide figures / Alcohol, drugs & mental health / First aid for suicidal crisis /
Non-judgemental listening skills /
First aid for depression /
Treatment & 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 & Anxiety disorders /
Treatment/Resources for anxiety disorders /
Cognitive distortions & CBT /
Personality disorders / Eating disorders / Self-harm



Session 4

What is psychosis? / Risk factors for psychosis /Alcohol, drugs & psychosis /
Schizophrenia /
Bipolar disorder /
Warning signs of developing psychosis /
Crisis first aid for acute psychosis /
Treatment & resources for psychosis /
Recovery & building resources / Action planning for using MHFA

The course takes place over 2 full days and by the end Delegates will qualify as a Adult Mental Health First Aider – The course cost is £170PP

Please contact Kelsea at Anglian Training by either emailing kelsea@angliantraining.co.uk or info@angliantraining.co.uk or calling on 01508 447311