Advocacy Focus

Adult Mental Health First Aid - Two Day Course in Leyland, Lancashire

Advocacy Focus

March 31st 2022 11:55 - April 1st 2022 11:55

Centurion Way, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4GU

Carolina de Almeida, Training Manager

£30 off for SHARE members using the code LANCASHARE30


COURSE OVERVIEW

The course is set into four manageable chunks delivered by an engaging and knowledgeable trainer, using a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions. As a charity, we know all about mental health and have a deeper understanding of the impact that mental ill-health can have on our communities.

Session One

Why Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid overview and action plan, what mental health is, what depression is, impact of mental health issues, stigma and discrimination, depression, symptoms of depression, risk factors for depression and depression in the workplace. 

Session Two

Suicide figures, alcohol, drugs and mental health, First Aid for suicidal crisis, non-judgmental listening skills, First Aid for depression, treatment and resources for depression and self-care.

Session Three

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 and self-harm.

Session Four

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 resouces for psychosis, recovery and building resources and action planning for using MHFA.


Every delegate must attend the full two-day course, which is delivered as follows:

Day One - 31ST MARCH - 9am-5pm

Day Two - 1ST APRIL - 9am-5pm