Adult Mental Health First Aid
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