MHFA

Mental Health First Aid

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 and discrimination
What is depression
Symptoms of depression
Risk factors for depression
Depression in the workplace

Session 2

Suicide figures
Alcohol drugs and mental health
First aid for suicidal crisis
Non judgemental listening skills
First aid for depression
Treatment and 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 and anxiety disorders
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Cognitive distortions and CBT
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Self harm

Session 4

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

Having a qualified Mental Health First Aider in the workplace provides a point of contact for an employee who is experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. This interaction could range from having an initial conversation through to supporting the individual to get appropriate help in a crisis.