North Cumbria Mental Health First Aider course
13 Feb 2020, 10:00 - 14 Feb, 16:00
Choose event information:
For RCN members working at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The course will:
- give a deeper understanding of the issues that impact on and relate to people’s mental health
- teach practical skills that can be used every day, including being able to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and feel confident guiding people towards support.
The role of a Mental Health First Aider in the workplace is to be a point of contact for an employee who is experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress.
This interaction could range from having an initial conversation through to signposting the person to get appropriate help, via Occupational Health, Validium, First Step, a recognised support network or their own GP.
Being a Mental Health First Aider is a voluntary role. They are not trained to be therapists or psychiatrists but they can offer initial support through non-judgemental listening.
To become a Mental Health First Aider you must complete a two-day MHFA course. This is a comprehensive awareness and skills course, which includes a mix of presentations, discussions and group work activities. For more information on the course content, please visit mhfaengland.org.
Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality-assured instructor who has completed an Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.
An interest in mental health and wellbeing is desirable. When you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate to confirm that you are a trained Mental Health First Aider and a fold-out card summarising the five-step MHFA action plan to carry with you.
If you would like to attend, please email healthandwellbeing@ncuh.nhs.uk to book a place.
For any queries about this event please contact
Occupational Health and Wellbeing, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
healthandwellbeing@ncuh.nhs.uk
Conference Room
4 Wavell Drive
Rosehill
Carlisle
CA1 2SE.
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