Two Day Mental Health First Aid Course
This two day mental health first aid course based on research and developed by experts and individuals with lived experience of mental health issues. It is evidence based and goes through a process of continuous evaluation by MHFA England.
During the course attendees will be able to
- develop a good understanding of mental health and how it affects wellbeing
- learn how to identify the signs of various mental issues
- gain confidence to approach and support someone in distress
- learn how to keep yourself safe when supporting others
- learn the ALGEE Action plan (the equivalent of ABC in First Aid) and be equipped to help an individual with a mental health problem.
We provide:
- A manual
- A workbook containing case studies and a toolkit to support their own mental health,
- A quick guide to the steps – ALGEE – to follow when supporting others.
Upon completing the course, the students will be mental health first aiders in the workplace and receive a certificate of attendance.
The training last for 3 years at which point the first aiders will require a refresher course.
The alternative to a classroom style course is our online Mental Health First Aid course which is spread over 4 sessions. Click the image below for details
