What you can expect from a Mental Health First Aid course
The Mental Health First Aider course at Target Zero will cover a variety of topics and teach delegates how to recognise the warning signs of mental health and develop the confidence and skills to approach the person to provide support and signposting.
Mental Health First Aid internationally recognised courses are and accredited by MHFA England and are delivered by a team of qualified MHFA instructors. The remote learning course is split over four sessions via Zoom and utilising the MHFA Enabley platform. By completing self-learning exercises and engaging in interactive activities, delegates will gain knowledge and understanding of the following topics:
Session One
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
- What is mental health?
- Impact of mental health issues
- Stigma and discrimination
- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Risk factors for depression
Session Two
- Suicide
- Alcohol, drugs and mental health
- First aid for suicidal crisis
- Non-judgemental listening skills
- First aid for depression
- Treatment and resources for depression
- Self-care
Session Three
- What is an anxiety disorder?
- First aid for anxiety disorders
- Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
- Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
- Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
- Cognitive distortions and CBT
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders
- Self-harm
Session Four
- What is psychosis?
- Risk factors for psychosis
- Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Warning signs of developing psychosis
- Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
- Treatment and resources for psychosis
- Recovery and building resources
- Action planning for using MHFA
Book a space on our popular MHFA courses to complete online. If you need any more information regarding our training programmes, do not hesitate to call Target Zero directly on 0333 444 0018.
About Mental Health First Aid England Course
This Mental Health First Aid course is for individuals who work across a whole host of industries who want to have a better understanding of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and suicide. Those who attend the course will leave with the confidence to be able to recognise the signs of mental health issues and be able to engage with someone needing mental health support and signpost them for further help if they require it.
