Adult Mental Health First Aid (Mental Health England Accredited)


Suitable For
This course is suitable for anybody looking to gain an awareness of Mental Health and qualify as an Adult Mental Health First Aider. This is a Mental Health England Accredited course.
duRATION
16 Hours
Content
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Session 1
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
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Mental Health First Aid action plan
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What is mental health?
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impact of mental health issues
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Stigma & Discrimination
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What is depression? Symptoms & Risk factors
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Depression in the workplace
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Session 2
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Suicide figures
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Alcohol, drugs and mental health
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First aid for suicidal crisis
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Non-judgemental listening skills
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First aid for depression
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Treatment and resources for depression
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Self-care
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ContenT COnt.
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Session 3
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Session 3
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What is anxiety disorder?
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First aid for anxiety disorders
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Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
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Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
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Treatment & resources
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Cognitive distortions & CBT
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Personality disorders
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Eating disorders
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Self-harm
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Session 4
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What is psychosis?
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Risk factors for psychosis
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Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
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Schizophrenia
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Bipolar disorder
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Warning signs of developing psychosis
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Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
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Treatment and resources for psychosis
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Recovery and building resources
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Action planning for using MHFA
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Group cOST
£1800 for up to 16 delegates
Open cOURSE cost
£170pp
Open Courses
All of the sessions are currently being held virtually
7th & 8th Jan 2021
12th & 14th Jan 2021
9am - 4:30pm
£170pp + VAT