You've trained up physical first aiders, isn't it time for a mental health first aider, too?

This in-depth training is designed to raise the awareness of mental health in the workplace, reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and teach attendees how to have confidence in conversations with those in need of support. This course has been developed by Mental Health First Aid England and is internationally recognised and accredited.

Learning outcomes:

• An understanding of how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties
• 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
  
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
  
• 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
  

We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental ill-health can strike at any time and can affect people from all walks of life.

MHFA or Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.