Course overview

Developed by MHFA England, this two-day course qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aiders. Delegates will get a deep understanding of what mental health is and what factors can affect wellbeing. The course teaches delegates practical skills to spot the signs of mental illness and gives them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance.

Course content

The MHFA course will teach you to:

• 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

Dates: as required

This course is delivered in partnership with Kaleidoscope Commercials, part of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group