About

This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider^®. Learners must attend all four sessions to become an accredited MHFAider^®.

• Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
• Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support

Session One - 25th of June, 10am-12.30pm

• What is Mental Health First Aid?
• The MHFAider^® role
• Self-care
• The MHFA action plan
• What is mental health?

Session Two - 26th of June, 10am-12.30pm

• What influences mental health?
• Applying the action plan
• What is anxiety?
• What is a traumatic event?
• Active listening and empathy
• What are eating disorders?
• What is substance misuse?

Session Three - 2nd of July, 10am-12.30pm

• What is depression?
• What is suicide?
• What is psychosis?

Session Four - 3rd of July, 10am-12.30pm

• Recovery and lived experience
• Boundaries of the MHFAider^® role
• Moving forward in the MHFAider^® role

Learning outcomes

As an MHFAider^® you will be able to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practice active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
• Discuss the role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
• Practice self-care

Everyone who completes this course gets:

• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
• A certificate of attendance to show you are a Mental Health First Aider
• Three-year access to the 24/7 MHFAider Support App^®
• Access to ongoing learning to support you in the role and ensure you have the most up-to-date information on mental health
• A library of resources that will support you to have impactful conversations
• MHFAider^®online events, exploring different topics and themes around mental health and the MHFAider^® role
• Exclusive MHFAider^® content, regular online events to provide further learning and support so you are confident to perform your role effectively, long after your training

Our pricing structure is as follows:

• Book 1-5 places on the course at a price of £300 per ticket
• Book 6-11 places on the course at a price of £250 per ticket
• Book 12-16 places on the course at a price of £225 per ticket

Location

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Shout Network
Unit 1 Edward VII Quay, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YF

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