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mojatu .com 10 News & Sports Mental Health First Aid starts with you Starti from ng Summ 2018 er What is Mental Health First Aid? One Day - MHFA Champions Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally An awareness and skills course which will teach you to: recognised training course which teaches people how • Recognise the main signs and symptoms of to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health common mental health issues and provide help on a first aid basis. • Provide initial support MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure • Guide a person towards appropriate professional help Learn more at mhfaengland.org • Be mindful of your own wellbeing and respond, even in a crisis. Adult MHFA courses are for everyone aged 16 • Develop an understanding of how you can create and maintain a healthier workforce or community upwards. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended our Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society Half Day - MHFA Aware for Public Health, and is trained to keep people safe An introductory course designed to increase mental and supported while they learn. health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. What will I learn? When you complete your course you will get a Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, certificate of attendance and an MHFA manual to keep presentations and discussions. What you learn will and refer to whenever you need it. depend on the length of course you attend: Two Day - Mental Health First Aiders A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you: • A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues • Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non- judgemental listening • Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support How will attending an MHFA course help? Research and evaluation shows that taking part in an MHFA course: • Raises awareness and mental health literacy • Reduces stigma around mental ill health • Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues • Promotes early intervention which enables recovery To learn more or book a course, please cont act: Penny Cooper on [email protected] or 0115 784 6666 Book online at https://goo.gl/92XJAG