HS-005
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Recognise, support, and guide colleagues experiencing mental health challenges
HS-005
HS-001
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Recognise, support, and guide colleagues experiencing mental health challenges
5 days | Instructor-led (classroom or virtual ) | 15 CPD Points | Certificate of Completion|
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Based on the internationally recognised MHFA programme, this course teaches participants how to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions, provide initial support, and guide someone toward appropriate professional help. Reduces stigma and builds a mentally healthy workplace.
WHO IS IT FOR
All employees; especially managers, HR professionals, and wellbeing champions who want to support colleagues experiencing mental health difficulties
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions; provide initial non-judgemental support using the MHFA action plan; guide someone experiencing a mental health crisis to safety; signpost to appropriate professional help and resources; reduce mental health stigma in the workplace
TOPICS COVERED
Mental health continuum and common conditions (anxiety, depression, stress, psychosis, substance use); recognising warning signs; the MHFA action plan (ALGEE); listening skills and non-judgemental support; crisis intervention (suicidal thoughts, self-harm, panic attacks); signposting to professional help; building a mentally healthy workplace
MATERIALS INCLUDED
MHFA manual, MHFA action plan reference card, resource directory, certificate on completion