The new, updated 2-day MHFA course is a comprehensive course and gives an in-depth understanding of the following mental health conditions:

 

• Depression

• Suicidal thoughts and suicidal crisis

• Substance misuse

• Anxiety disorders

• Self-harm

• Eating disorders

• Personality 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 four manageable 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 comprehensive e-manual, a handy resource and learning manual which they will complete during the course as well as access to the MHFAider support app which provides 24/7 digital support, ongoing training opportunities and training resources.