We offer training in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) that provides delegates with an understanding of mental health, the most common difficulties experienced and useful ‘first aid’ interventions. The principles of mental health are explained and discussed with opportunity to practice essential ‘helping’ skills for use in the workplace, home and public places.

The course will build confidence and encourage skills to enable delegates to offer appropriate comfort and signposts to professional help.

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Day 1:

Why mental health first aid?

• Mental health policy in Wales

• Common mental health problems

 

Attitudes and the See Me anti-stigma campaign

• The five steps of mental health first aid

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What is depression?

• Symptoms of depression

• Alcohol, drugs and depression

• Suicide in Wales

• Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour

• Crisis first aid for depression

• Treatment and resources for depression

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Day 2:

What are anxiety disorders (PDSD, GAD, social phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD)?

• Symptoms of anxiety disorders

• Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders

• Crisis first aid for panic attacks

• Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction

• Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders

• Non- suicidal Self Harm (prevalence, first aid and treatment)

 

What are psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)?

• Symptoms of psychotic disorders

• Risk factors of psychosis

• Treatment and resources for psychosis

• Mental Health Legislation in Wales

• Other expressions of distress, including self-harm

• Action planning for using Mental Health First Aid

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Course Duration 

This course is normally delivered over ‘Two days’ (12 hours). Delegates who successfully complete the course are awarded a certificate in Mental Health First Aid.