The 1-day MHFA England course is a specifically tailored to the Higher Education setting and gives an in-depth understanding of the following mental health conditions which may impact upon staff and student mental health:

 

• Depression

• Suicidal thoughts and suicidal crisis

• Substance misuse

• Anxiety disorders

• Self-harm

• Eating disorders

• Psychosis

 

It also offers:

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• practical suggestions for communicating with individuals

• guidance on early warning signs and intervention

• an introduction to various treatment options and an overview of where to signpost to

• an understanding of safeguarding issues

• an opportunity to explore stigma and discrimination

• an understanding of issues relating to confidentiality

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Learning takes place across two sessions. Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. Each delegate will receive a workbook which they will complete during the course as well as a Higher Education MHFA manual which has a wealth of information and resources which they can refer to in future.