Course description
The course teaches delegates practical skills to spot the signs of mental illness and gives them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance. Upon completing the course, delegates will become certified mental health first aiders in the workplace and can help colleagues with a mental health issue receive the support they need to recover or manage their symptoms.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those who want to gain the necessary skills to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of common workplace mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.
This course is best delivered to cohorts of 5+.
Training Course Content
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- What is depression?
- What is MH?
- The impact of MH issues
- Stigma and discrimination
- The MH Aid action plan
- How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide.
- How to give immediate help until professional help is available.
- What to say and do in a crisis.
- The importance of good listening skills.
- Practice listening and responding
- Understanding depression.
- How to offer MH First Aid to someone experiencing depression.
- Understanding anxiety.
- How to offer MH First Aid to someone experiencing anxiety.
- Understanding psychosis.
- How to offer MH First Aid to someone experiencing a psychotic episode.
- Understanding the connection between MH problems and alcohol and drugs.
- Understanding the connection between MH problems and discrimination.
- Understanding recovery from MH problems.
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Why choose Futureproof Training
Face to face delivery / Virtual delivery / One to one coaching Support
Tailored and blended development solutions for your business
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