Mental Health First Aid

Course Objectives

This practical workshop is designed to provide greater understanding and confidence when looking to support employees with mental health conditions.

Workshop Content

Topics covered on this course include:

• What is mental health
• Importance of mental health
• Stigma of mental health
• Effects of mental health
• Awareness of the management standards
• Internal support available
• Greater range of understanding mental health conditions e.g.
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Self-harm
  • Eating disorders
• Active listening skills
• Insight to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Confidence building
• Sign posting to external support
• Phased return programs

Benefits of attending the course include:

• Greater understanding of mental health
• Insight of support available for employees

On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who is in charge of personnel who could be affected by mental health conditions.

Duration: Two days