Mental Health "First Aid" Course (£695 total for this 1-day course for a group of up to 12 people)

Description

Becoming a “Mental Health First Aider” in your organisation

Online Training Course Overview

Mental Health First Aid is about providing staff with the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The impact of physical illness and injury is widely understood as a cause of lost productivity and revenue within a business or organisation. However, mental ill-health is responsible for significant disruption, turnover, and lost productivity.

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this online training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and limitations of the Mental Health "First Aider"
• Recognise the symptoms of mental ill-health
• Provide initial help and referral to those in need
• Promote wellbeing in the workplace
• Be mindful of your own wellbeing in the role

Designed For

• Anyone who wants to become a mental health first aider (MHFA)
• All Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
• All HRM Professionals
• Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of workplace mental health

Learning Methods

This course will utilise various proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. Exercises, small group work, case studies and short video clips are used to enhance learning.

The course is taught by a Consultant Psychologist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) with over 25-years’ experience with Workplace Mental Health. 

Training Course Outline

• Introduction to mental health first-aid concepts
• Limitations of your role
• Understanding mental health stigma
• Determinants/causes of mental health issues
• Understanding common mental health issues
• How do you know if someone is experiencing a problem?
• Getting help and helping others
• Finding external professional help - Referral skills
• Self-care – being mindful of your own wellness