Mental Health First Aid
Introduction
Mental Health First Aid is exactly
what it suggests, a first aid approach to mental health.
Good mental health is something that we all need to function, have positive relationships and adjust to life events. One in four of the population will at some time have mental health problems. The economic and social cost of mental health problems is greater than that of crime and larger than the total amount spent on all NHS and social services in the UK.
This is an accredited programme from the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) that is supported and promoted nationally. The course is delivered by an accredited CSIP instructor.
Aims
To increase knowledge about mental illness and
mental health across the UK.
Provide awareness about the signs, symptoms associated with suicide, depression, anxiety disorder and psychosis.
Preserve life where a person may be at harm to themselves or others.
To intervene early and prevent deterioration of mental health.
To promote the recovery of good mental health.
Develop skills in how to communicate about mental health concerns.
Introduce the ALGEE framework to:
Assess risk of suicide or self harm
Listen
non-judgementally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help strategies.
Who is this for?
This course is designed for any
person that has contact with other people aged over 16. It is not
for mental health professionals.
Length of course
This course is for a total of 12
hours. This can be delivered in 4 x 3 hour sessions or over 2 whole days.
Participants will need to attend the full course to qualify for a
certificate of attendance.
Includes official MHFA handbook with
information and resources.
Contact TCR for further information and quote price code: E2.