
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) : Derby, Classroom
Wednesday 7th February 2024 , 09:00 – Wednesday 14th February 2024 , 17:00

Delivery
This course is delivered as two full-day classroom-based sessions:
- Wednesday 7th February 2024, 09:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday 14th February 2024, 09:00 – 17:00
Overview
Accredited by Mental Health First Aid England this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently support mental health in the workplace and effectively guide a person towards the right mental health support.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Describe the factors that can affect mental health and wellbeing
- Spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues
- Confidently step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Use listening and questioning skills to fully understand the person’s position
- Help signpost someone to further support
- Recognise how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties
Course Content
This course covers:
- Understanding 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-judgement listening
- Helping someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
- Understanding how to keep yourself safe while performing your duties
Resources Included
You will be provided with the latest MHFA Manual which will be your comprehensive reference guide post course along with a handy pocket-sized resource.
Trainer
Annie Litchfield
Annie is a CIPD accredited learning and development specialist, and an MHFA England accredited mental health first aid instructor.

Provider
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