Mental Health First Aid is an important way of supporting employees and colleagues in their mental wellbeing. This training develops the skills to spot when others are experiencing poor mental health and the understanding of how to approach a conversation to provide appropriate support.
You will learn the framework of the Mental Health First Aid action plan, which will provide you with the confidence to support others and will build on your awareness of the varied mental health challenges that people may experience.
This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge of mental health and have the tools to provide Mental Health First Aid to others, whether in the workplace or in the community with friends and family.
This course is delivered across 2x 3hr Webinar sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Webinar 1: Friday 17th April ,9.30am – 12:30pm
Webinar 2:
Friday 1st
May,
9.30am – 12:30pm
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health
Module 2: Depression
Module 3: Anxiety
Module 4: Psychosis
Module 5: Substance Use
You must complete some of these modules before each Webinar otherwise you will not be able to join.
Pre-learning for Webinar 1: Modules 1, 2 & 3 (2-3 hours)
Webinar 1:
Revision of modules 1, 2 & 3
Role of the Mental Health First Aider
Application of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Self-care for the Mental Health First Aider
*Learners will not be able to access Modules 4 & 5 until completed Webinar 1 with the instructor.
Pre-learning for Webinar 2: Modules 4 & 5 (2-3 hours)
Webinar 2:
Revision of modules 4 & 5
Stigma and judgements
Application of the MHFA Action Plan
*Please note, due to the sensitive topics discussed within the training it is recommended that participants have an appropriate level of well-being before attending.
*MHFA Wales training is only licensed for participants who live and/or work in Wales.
Participants will need access to Microsoft Teams via a laptop / PC and a quiet place. The course is interactive and requires learners to use their webcams throughout and contribute in breakout rooms.
Course Fee: £165.00
You are eligible for this course if you: