Mental Health first aid is a licensed training programme that is internationally recognised. It was brought to the UK in 2007 as part of a national approach to improving public mental health under the guidance of the Department of health. The course has been devised by Mental Health First Aid England, a community interest group, and is delivered by Springfield Mind Ltd practitioners.
There are various licensed training programmes included in Mental Health First Aid as shown below:
This course can be for anyone (16+) who is likely to come into contact with those at risk of mental health issues as well as those with lived experience.
Course Overview:
- Learn about and understand some common mental Health issues
- Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
- Learn skills and techniques to support people in distress
- Develop strategies to manage ones’ own mental wellbeing
About the Course
The course is taught over a 3 hour session, is designed for between 8 to 16 participants and offers an interactive learning environment. The course is certificated and includes:
- Presentations
- Group discussions
- Role play
- Question and answer sessions
A Mental Health First Aid manual is provided for all participants.
Key Benefits
- Participants will be able to define mental health and some common mental health issues
- Relate to people’s experiences and support people in distress
- Have confidence in managing one’s own mental wellbeing
- Have a good understanding of local community mental health services and know how to signpost
This is the full course and can be for anyone (16+) who is likely to come into contact with those at risk of mental health issues as well as those with lived experience.
Course Overview
- Learn how to spot the early signs of mental health issues
- Learn how to help someone experiencing mental health issues
- Provide help on a first aid basis
- Learn techniques to prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
- Develop skills to support someone to recovery
- Guide someone towards the right support
- Reduce the stigma of mental ill health
About the Course
The course is taught over a two-day period, is designed for between 12 to 25 participants and offers an interactive learning environment. The course is certificated and includes:
- Presentation
- Group discussions
- Role play
- Answer and questions sessions
A mental health first aid manual is provided for all participants.
Key Benefits
- Participants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health
- Increase confidence in feeling able to approach, assess and assist someone who might be experiencing mental health issues
- Feel more confident in speaking about mental health problems
- Be able to offer signposting support
This course is for teaching and pastoral staff within all educational establishments
Course Overview
- An in depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental l istening
- Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support
- Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
- Tools to look after their own mental wellbeing
- Non -judgmental listening skills
About the Course
The course is taught over a two day period and offers an interactive learning environment. Including:
- Presentation
- Group discussions
- Group activities
A mental health first aid manual is provided for all participants
Key Benefits
- Participants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health
- Feel more confident in supporting a young person disclosing mental health issues
- Give an insight into the complex issues relating to young people and mental health
- Feel more confident in speaking about mental health problems
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