Mental Health First Aid Training Course Online Booking Form
Mental ill health covers a variety of different conditions, ranging from depression, anxiety and stress related disorders to schizophrenia and personality disorder.
In the workplace the primary manifestations of mental ill health are anxiety, stress and depression which, although they may not be caused directly by work, are frequently exacerbated by it.
This course raises awareness of mental health, teaches basic skills in how to start a mental health conversation and provides a toolkit on how to look after your own mental health
The course is registered with MHFA England.
This course is available as an In-House Course and we also run it regularly as an Open Course
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Click hereWhat the course covers
It covers:
- What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors that affect mental health
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Recovery
The mental health first aid course (MHFA) aims to teach delegates to:
- Spot the signs/symptoms of Mental Ill Health
- Provide help on a First Aid Basis
Learning takes place through a mix of group/ individual activities, trainer presentations, quizzes and discussions.
Delegates have the opportunity to share practice, ask questions and have access to resources to support development and learning after the training
The course is open to everyone and is delivered by a qualified MHFA instructor
Aims of the Course
This course will raise your awareness, understanding and skills and will teach you to:
- Recognise the main signs/symptoms of common Mental Health issues
- Provide initial support
- Reflect on your own wellbeing
- Develop an understanding of how you can create and maintain a healthier workforce or community
- Promote early intervention which enables recovery
- Share information and knowledge of social, cultural, lifestyles and age related Mental Ill Health issues
Outcomes
By the end of the day delegates will be able to:
- Recognise the main signs/symptoms of common mental health issues
- Provide initial support
- Guide a person towards appropriate professional help
- Be mindful of your own well being
- Develop an understanding of how you can create and maintain a healthier workforce/community
Cost
Open Course
Half Day Open Courses run via Zoom: £295 per delegate
Network Members: £95 per delegate
Cost includes MHFA Workbook
In House Course
Half Day: £595
Full Day: £895
Face to Face courses: maximum 20 delegates per session
Courses run via Zoom, maximum 15 delegates per session
Travel costs are in addition for face to face courses. Please see our Costs and Agreement
Course Dates
| 16th May 2025 |
| 16th July 2025 |
| 18th September 2025 |
| 10th November 2025 |
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Terms and Conditions
This booking constitutes a legally binding agreement. Payment must be made before the course date. If you have not heard from us within 7 days prior to the event please contact Registrations on 0161 763 4783.
Cancellations notified more than four weeks in advance of the Course will incur no charges.
Cancellations made less than four weeks before the event will be charged in full.
Substitutions will be accepted right up the date of the event.
We will not be held liable for the non-arrival of registration information.
A certificate will be provided for delegates that complete the post course feedback to confirm that learning has taken place.
For booking information please email:
seminars@equalityanddiversity.co.uk or telephone 0161 763 4783.
Event Programme and address will be sent on receipt of completed booking form.
Thank you for undertaking your staff development training with Equality & Diversity UK.
We hope you will find this event enjoyable and useful
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