Course: Mental Health First Aid
Date: Monday, 15 May 2023
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Venue: Training Room
Course Outline
You will need to attend both sessions.
The AMHFA Wales course teaches adults how to provide Mental Health First Aid to ‘customers’, friends, families and co-workers.
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
The Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course is based on international MHFA Guidelines. Curriculum content is evidence-based, with the input of mental health professionals, researchers, and consumer advocates.
Aims of the Course
As a participant, you will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in helping individuals experiencing amental health problem. Topics covered include:
Developing mental health problems
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crises: ·
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury · Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
Target Audience: Social Care Staff
Trainer: Bethan Roberts
Language: English
You will receive formal confirmation if you have a place on the course
This training is delivered as part of the Social Care Workforce Development Programme funded by the Welsh Government and the Isle of Anglesey County Council