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Mental Health First Aid
4 December 2019
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an international recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of ill mental health and provide help on a first aid basis.
MHFA won’t teach how to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.
MHFA courses are for everyone aged 16 upwards. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who ha attended our instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, and is trained to keep people safe and supported why they learn.
What will I learn?
Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions. What you learn will depend on the length of the course you attend:
Two Day – Mental Health First Aiders
A practice skills and awareness course designed to give you:
- A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgmental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
There will be a £50 charge for the 2 day course which will include learning booklets & lunch.
When: 4th and 5th of December 2019.
Venue: Southern House, Otterbourne, Winchester.
To book a place please email: Marianne.brown@hee.nhs.uk