Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
This course is for you if you’d like to understand more about mental health and how to help if someone you know is stressed, depressed or anxious. First aid for physical health problems is well established: this internationally recognised course aims to support people to become skilled “Mental Health First Aiders”.
What will I learn?
MHFA provides an overview of common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. It looks at causes, symptoms, treatments, self help and therapies and teaches people how to:
- recognise distress
- recognise the difference between Therapy and First Aid
- be confident in administering help in a First Aid situation
- provide initial help and guide a person towards appropriate support
The aims of Mental Health First Aid are to:
- preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others
- provide help to prevent the mental health issue developing into a more serious state
- promote the recovery of good mental health
- provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental distress
- reduce stigma and discrimination through education
When and where are courses held?
MHFA is a 12-hour intensive course which can be held over 2 days or four half days. Courses are held throughout Flintshire, usually in community venues. Check our calendar for forthcoming dates, take a look at the Wales-wide MHFA website or ring us on 01352 757637.
Is there a cost?
The full cost of a two day MHFA course is £95, however the cost for members of the public and those from the voluntary and community sectors can be as low as £20 or even free.
Please contact us if you’d like to attend, even if you don’t think you can afford the fee. We will do our best to help.
How do I book?
Simply contact us at enquiries@flintshiremind.org.uk and we’ll send you a booking pack or ring us on 01352 757637.