11 Suicide courses in Manchester

This one-day Suicide First Aid training course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

This half-day Suicide First Aid Lite training course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.

To increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals who come into contact with those affected by suicide.

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Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) are vital to helping boost employee wellbeing as we adjust to a completely changed workplace environment.

We develop tailored courses that cater to your organisation's specific workplace wellbeing goals. If you can't find what you're searching for, don't hesitate to contact us. Many of the services and courses we currently offer were developed as solutions to a client's specific requirements. Since 2019,

Mental Health First Aid England Aware is an introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. Through an interactive instructor-led live session, you will learn: * What mental health is and how to challenge stigma * An introduction to some common mental health issues * Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health * Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing OUTLINE * What is mental health? * Mental Health Continuum * Factors that affect mental health * Stigma * Stress and stress management * Spotting signs of distress * Mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety disorders * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm * Recovery * Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation * Supporting mental health in the workplace * Useful statistics * Helpful resources

If you are a Mental Health First Aider or MHFA Champion you have skills for life that support you and the people around you. We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health - and just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date. The four-hour MHFA Refresher course will empower you to: * Keep your awareness of mental health supports current * Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it * Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan OUTLINE * About mental health * Stress and factors that influence mental health * Mental health continuum and stigma * Frame of reference and non-judgement * Reintroducing ALGEE * Warning signs of mental ill-health * Depression and anxiety * Suicide and first aid for suicidal crisis * Psychosis and first aid for severe psychotic episodes * Practising our MHFA sills * Self-care, wellbeing and recovery

Developing a network of MHFA Champions is a key step in creating a mentally healthy workplace. The MHFA Champion one-day course will give you all the skills you need to be an MHFA Champion. This one-day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you: * An understanding of common mental health issues * Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness * Ability to spot signs of mental ill-health * Skills to support positive wellbeing 1 INTRODUCTION TO MHFA AND UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH (3 HOURS 30 MINS) * About Mental Health First Aid * About mental health and stress in the workplace * Stigma and discrimination * Depression * Anxiety disorders * Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis) * Early warning signs of mental ill-health * Alcohol, drugs and mental health 2 MHFA CHAMPION IN PRACTICE (3 HOURS 30 MINS) * Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan * Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis * Suicide * Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgementally * Action 3: Give support and information * Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help * Action 5: Encourage other supports * Recovery * Building a mentally healthy workplace * Action planning for using MHFA

What is perinatal mental health and fathers?  The term ‘perinatal’ refers to the period of time around childbirth. Interpretations of the timeframe of this period vary; in some cases, it includes the time before conception until two years after an infant has been born. In the UK, the First 1001 Days Movement raises awareness of the developmental significance of the first two and a half years of a child’s life. In the course we explain: High risk of suicide in new fathers. The impact on the partner and the development of the child. PTSD, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression in fathers.  Signs, Symptoms and how to engage with fathers.  Importance of bonding and attachment with father - baby. Biological risk factors