This course is ideal for individuals who would like to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support. Learners also learn how to empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms.
This 2-day AMHFA course trains you as a Mental Health First Aider and offers:
- An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
- 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-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix and external agencies where appropriate
- Ability to support a person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
- Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
Course Cost: £295pp + VAT
