MHFA Two Day Training course - Day One.

What can I expect on my Mental Health First Aid Training course ? Minding Minds provides MHFA certified instructors to take you through your two day course and you'll leave a certified MHF Aider.

Day 1

Why Mental Health First Aid?

The Mental Health First Aid action plan

What is mental health?Impact of mental health issues

Stigma and discrimination

What is depression?

Symptoms of depression

Risk factors for depression

Depression in the workplace

Suicide figures

Alcohol, drugs and mental health

First aid for suicidal crisis

Non-judgemental listening skills

First aid for depression

Treatment and resources for depression

Self-care

Please not that Day 1 ends on self care. Like on the aircraft safety briefing - always put on your own oxygen mask first. You can't help anyone else if you're not well first and foremost.

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