Virtual Training Room Adult Mental Health Awareness Course.
Virtual training room - Our Adult Mental Health Awareness Course is an introductory four hour session designed to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace.
The course is being delivered by Tim Lloyd (Managing Director) who is a registered mental health nurse, he is also an associate lecturer with the Open University and practice tutor covering Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bringing through the next generation of mental health nurses.
Virtual Training Room Adult Mental Health Awareness Course.
Mental Health First Aiders have:
An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
A basic knowledge of common mental health issues and factors that can affect mental health
An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining mental wellbeing
Spotting signs of distress
Build confidence to open the conversation relating to mental health
The confidence to support a person who is in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Recovery
Supporting good mental health in the workplace
Currently includes a section on the Coronavirus and why it's effecting our mental health and how we can use coping strategies to assist during this time.
As with all our mental health workshops it is delivered through a mixture of informative slides, videos, interactive activities and group discussion. You will need some paper and pen for this course.
All delegates will receive a Certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
While the online training world may be new to many, Tim has been supporting mental health nursing students through distance learning for five years, as an Associate Lecturer and Practice Tutor with the Open University, therefore virtual classrooms are a familiar setting for us. We have a great platform for delivering our half day workshops and consultancy services online and are confident to deliver an engaging and professional course in this way.
This course is perfect to develop and support staff especially in our current times with Coronavirus effecting our way of life, where getting together is not physically possible.
What will I learn?
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
What is an anxiety disorder?
First aid for anxiety disorders
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Cognitive distortions and CBT
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Self-harm
What is psychosis?
Risk factors for psychosis
Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Warning signs of developing psychosis
Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
Treatment and resources for psychosis
Recovery and building resources
Action planning for using MHFA
Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace. A Devon based company that comes to you. If you're looking for an in-house course the minimum number we require is six delegates, due to the nature of the course there's a maximum number of sixteen. For up to and including twelve delgates our fee is £1600* with an additional £120pp up to sixteen. - To enquire about dates contact us at info@mindmapswellbeing.org.uk or 01803 659 566.
* Plus venue and trainer expenses.
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