Mental Health First Aider

Designated staff at every level - Equip designated Mental Health First Aiders with skills to spot signs of a range of mental health issues and guide a person to appropriate support

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Attendees will gain: An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether through self-help resources, internal support such as EAP, or external sources such as their GP Understanding of how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

Why Mental Health First Aid? The Mental Health First Aid action plan What is mental health? Impact of mental health issues Stigma and discrimination What is depression? Symptoms of depression Risk factors for depression Depression in the workplace Suicide figures Alcohol, drugs and mental health First aid for suicidal crisis Non-judgemental listening skills First aid for depression Treatment and resources for depression Self-care What is an anxiety disorder? First aid for anxiety disorders Crisis first aid after a traumatic event Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders Cognitive distortions and CBT Personality disorders Eating disorders Self-harm What is psychosis? Risk factors for psychosis Alcohol, drugs and psychosis Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Warning signs of developing psychosis Crisis first aid for acute psychosis Treatment and resources for psychosis Recovery and building resources Action planning for using MHFA