Dorset Health and Safety
- Jan 16, 2019
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Mental Health First Aid Course March 2019, Salisbury

2 Day Course on 28th March 2019 Location Salisbury only £240 +VAT per person

Mental Health First Aid Course

Dorset Health and Safety Ltd Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

In the same way as learning physical first aid, MHFA teaches people how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill health and feel confident to guide someone to appropriate support.

Embedding MHFA training within any organisation or community also encourages people to talk more freely about mental health, reducing stigma and creating a more positive culture.

Course Aims

To enable trainees to gain a Mental Health First Aid (England) award in Adult - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Spot the early signs of a possible mental health issue
Feel confident in how to offer and provide initial help to a person experiencing a mental health issue
Preserve life where a person may be at risk of harm to themselves or others
Help to stop mental health from getting worse and to give hope to someone who needs guidance
Promote recovery of good mental health
Guide someone towards appropriate treatment and other sources of help
Understand the stigma that exists around mental health
Provide help on a first aid basis

Course Duration

2 Days. (Min 8 people with a max of 12 people)

Suitable Candidates

This course is for trainees who require Adult Mental Health First Aid. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid for mental health and how to effectively support those experiencing distress.

This course aims to empower both individuals in the work place and communities to understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and how best to support themselves and those around them in recovery.

Pre-Course Requirements

Due to some of the sensitive subjects of the course students should be aware of that some people can find certain parts of the course difficult, although our instructors help everyone to feel safe and comfortable.

Assessment Method

Trainees must attend all training sessions and are assessed throughout.

Qualifications

Adult Mental Health First Aider (with the certificate issued by Mental Health First Aid (England).

The MHFA standard course is split in four manageable parts. These are: -