Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

The session covers:

• What is mental health? 
• Mental and emotional wellbeing
• Mental health continuum
• Stress vulnerability and stress container 
• Thinking distortions
• Mental health conditions 
  • Depression 
  • Anxiety disorders 
  • Psychosis and schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Mental health and risk: suicide and self-harm
• Recovery
• Stigma and mental health issues
• Supporting people in distress
• Take Ten Together toolkit
• Helpful resources 
• Useful statistics

The Course is designed to give you:

• An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma

• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues

• An introduction to┬álooking after your own mental health

• Confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

• Insight into the two day course and the benefits of becoming a Mental Health First Aider

Successful delegates will receive an MHFA First Aider Certificate, valid for three years.

Anyone looking to gain a basic understanding of mental health and a basis for further training.