Adult Mental Health First Aid in Walsall –2012 dates
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone experiencing a mental health
problem before professional help is obtained. The course will be valuable for non-mental
health or social care professionals, carers and service users who want to learn more about
mental health.
MHFA does not teach people to be therapists. However, it does teach people how to recognise the symptoms of
mental health problems, how to provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help.
Participants will be provided with a MHFA handbook and a Certificate will be sent from the national office.
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 2
DAY 1
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Session 1
Why mental health first aid?
English mental health policy
Common mental health problems
The five steps of mental health first aid
What is depression?
Symptoms of depression
Alcohol, drugs and depression
Risk factors for depression
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Session 2
Suicide in England
Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour
Crisis first aid for overdose
First aid for depression
Treatment and resources for depression
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Session 3
What are anxiety disorders (PTSD, GAD, social
phobia, panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD)?
Symptoms of anxiety disorders
Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
Crisis first aid for panic attacks
Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Session 4
What are psychotic disorders (schizophrenia,
bipolar disorder)?
Symptoms of psychotic disorders
Risk factors for psychosis
Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
Treatment and resources for psychosis
English mental health legislation
Other expressions of distress, including self
harm
Action planning for using MHFA
Course dates: May 3rd &10th, June 14th & 21st, 26th July & 2nd August, 18th October & 25th
October
(all 2012 dates are at Darlaston Health Centre)
Time: 9.15am to 4.30pm
Location:
Trainers:
Cost:
Places: 16 per course
Refreshments provided please bring own lunch
Across the borough
Walsall MHFA Trainers
£20 per person for the MHFA manual and external certification (Free to mental health
service users and carers) to staff from Walsall based organisations / schools and
Walsall residents. Teaching costs (£150) are met by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
Walsall Council and Caldmore Area Housing association.
To book please contact Lifestyle Link on 01922 444044