Horsham Business Development - First Aid for Mental Health

First aid for mental health: What will you learn?

You’ll be surprised by how much you enjoy the day. I always make sure the learning process is engaging, interactive and stimulating — so you won’t be bored.

Most importantly, first aid for mental health gives you a fascinating insight into a subject that’s often brushed under the carpet. This is a safe space to speak. Provided you feel comfortable to do so, there’s plenty of opportunity to open up and share your own experiences.

It’s a flexible course, and I’m always happy to tailor the content. If there’s an aspect of mental health or addiction you’d like to know more about, please just ask.

Here’s the 1-day course content:

• Defining mental health, and understanding the stigma surrounding it
• Factors which affect mental health
• Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Outline of advice — What to say to someone with a suspected mental health condition
• Listening without judgement
• Knowing when to contact the emergency services
• Identifying signs of stress, and how stress can be managed
• Alcohol and drug abuse — Its effects, and the consequences for someone’s work and personal life
• Applying a first aid action plan
• How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
• Identifying signs and symptoms of depression, suicide, psychosis, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders

Do bear in mind, this course can’t teach you how to diagnose and treat a mental health condition. That’s the responsibility of a healthcare professional.

However, you’ll know where to signpost an individual who needs professional help. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to approach, reassure and support someone when they need it most.