Learning Outcomes
- What is Mental Health First Aid?
- Stigma and Mental Health
- The 5 steps of Mental Health First Aid
- Common Mental Health Problems – from anxiety and depression to psychosis and suicide.
- To recognise symptoms of MH problems
- To provide initial help
- To guide a person towards appropriate professional help
- To preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
- To provide help to prevent the mental health problem developing into a more serious state.
- To promote the recovery of good mental health.
- To provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem. To raise awareness of mental health issues in the community.
- To reduce stigma and discrimination
Legislation Guidance
Target Audience
The course is ideal for staff of all grades and roles; however Line Managers, Human Resources and staff dealing with the public will find this especially beneficial. A full resource book is provided as part of the training day and feedback is consistently excellent with participants feeling they have gained knowledge and practical information to recognise signs and symptoms and know how to respond appropriately. We know that the sooner a staff member or colleague receives appropriate support and signposting the faster the recovery thus assisting with sickness absence reduction and costs for organisations.
Band (Suitability)
LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development