Who should attend

This course is ideal for supervisors and managers or those working with people who may suffer from mental health issues.

Course Content & Aims

This course will cover:

• guidance on being a Mental Health First Aider
• attitudes to mental health issues
• equalities
• the recovery message
• help stop mental ill health from worsening
• the impact of alcohol and drugs on mental health
• introduction to suicide intervention
• listening skills
• understanding depression
• how to offer first aid to someone experiencing depression
• understanding anxiety
• how to offer first aid to someone experiencing anxiety
• understanding psychosis
• how to offer first aid to someone experiencing a psychotic episode

Assessment & Qualification

Certificate of attendance.