Mental Health First Aid is a course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue. In the same way as we learn physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill health as early intervention is crucial. It also teaches protective factors and resilience.
In each section you’ll learn how to:
Spot the early signs of a mental health problem in people
Feel confident helping a person experiencing a problem
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help protect a person who might be at risk of harm
Help prevent a mental health illness from getting worse
Help a person recover faster
Guide a person towards the right support
Reduce the stigma of mental health problems
The sessions will be a mix of presentation, group discussions and group work activities. Our MHFA England Trainer will provide a very safe learning environment and is trained to support you throughout the whole course. If you don’t feel comfortable joining in certain parts, then don’t, we won’t ask you to do something you aren’t comfortable with. The course is ideal for parents, teachers, tutors, sports coaches and anyone who comes into contact with young people as part of their work. Young people over 16 are also welcome to understand themselves and their peers.