Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a two-day training course that teaches you how to recognise symptoms of mental health problems, how to deal with a crisis situation and how to spot the first signs of someone developing mental ill health.
We also offer Mental Health First Aid Lite. MHFA Lite is a 3 hour introductory mental health awareness course that can be delivered to up to 25 people. Because of its short duration it is not meant as a substitute for the full MHFA course.
Our team of MHFA Instructors are fully qualified and accredited with Mental Health First Aid England.
Where we offer courses :
Training courses are held here at the Mind Wellbeing Centre. The cost per delegate is £180 including refreshments and lunch.
On completion of the two-day course all participants will receive their MHFA manual and certificate of attendance.
We can also arrange bespoke training courses at your own venue/workplace for groups of staff of up to 20 individuals-minimum number of delegates is 12.
How much does it cost?
£180 per delegate.
On completion of the two-day course all participants will receive their MHFA manual and certificate of attendance.
You supply:
The room, seating and table for delegates, refreshments, lunch, flipchart and flipchart paper.
Who should attend?
The training is particularly important and beneficial for frontline workers - anyone who has regular contact with the public.
Why should you do the training?
People who are trained in Mental Health First Aid can help to:
- provide comfort to a person experiencing mental health problems
- provide help to prevent a mental health problem becoming more serious
- preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others
- promote the recovery of good mental health
- raise awareness of mental health issues in the community
- reduce the associated stigma and discrimination
What does the training cover?
The training covers a range of topics relating to mental health including:
- common mental health problems
- the 5 steps of mental health first aid
- depression
- suicide
- anxiety disorders
- panic attacks
- psychotic disorders.
On completion of the two-day course:
All participants will receive their MHFA manual and certificate of attendance.
Please email Penny Strickett at pennystrickett@rochdalemind.org.uk or tel 01706 752334 to discuss your individual requirements.
Click here to visit MHFA England's website.
Mental Health First Aid Lite
MHFA Lite is a 3 hour introductory mental health awareness course that can be delivered to up to 25 people. Because of its short duration it is not meant as a substitute for the full MHFA course (these are around 12 hours long) but will teach you:
- What mental health is.
- About common mental health problems.
- About supporting others and yourself when experiencing mental health problems.
- How and why positive and negative mental health affects business.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
- dentify the discrimination surrounding mental health problems
- define mental health & some mental health problems
- relate to people's experiences
- help support people with mental health problems
- begin developing a business case for promoting positive mental health in the workplace
- look after your own mental health.
How much does it cost?
£75.00 per delegate.
On completion of the course all participants will receive their certificate of attendance.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and a manual with further information and resources.
Please email Penny Strickett at herbertmckenzie@rochdalemind.org.uk or tel 01706 752340 to discuss your individual requirements.
Click here to visit MHFA England's website.
We can also arrange other bespoke Mental Health Awareness courses to suit your individual organisational or business needs. Please contact Penny Strickett at pennystrickett@rochdalemind.org.uk or tel 01706 752334 to discuss your individual requirements.
