Mental Health First Aid Two Day Course

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Book SO Coach to deliver our two day Mental Health First Aid course Contact us to get started! On successful completion of the course all attendees will become a Mental Health First Aider. Accreditation and certificates are achieved through MHFA England. ​What is Mental Health First Aid? This two day course will give you the skills to manage a mental health issue or crisis that may arise with colleagues, clients, family or friends. We know what to do if someone falls and cuts their knee, this is the mental health equivalent. Who is the course is great for? ​ * Individuals who want to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis * HR teams who experience mental health issues with their colleagues * People managers & leadership teams * People supporting a family member or friend with a mental health issue * Organisations responding to their company culture and ethical responsibilities What is covered? Approved MHFA England Instructors will deliver the course in four manageable sessions. The sessions are: 1) Mental Health First Aid, mental health, and depression 2) Depression (cont.) and suicidal crisis 3) Anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders and self harm 4) Psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder What will I achieve? Over the two days you will learn to: * Use 'CPR' and spot the early signs of a mental health problem * Feel confident helping someone experiencing a problem * Provide help on a first aid basis * Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others * Help stop a mental illness from getting worse * Help someone recover faster * Guide someone towards the right support * Reduce the stigma of mental health problems

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