Mental Heath First Aider course

8 hours online + homework = 16 hour course.

We all have mental health. Considering today’s climate, our education on how to support others within our communities, break down myths and recognise the early signs are vital. In the UK one in four old_people will experience at least one diagnosable mental health issue in any one year.

The MHFA aims to help create stronger, more resilient individuals, communities by:

• Raising awareness of mental health issues in the community.

• Teaching old_people how to spot the early signs of mental ill-health & provide early intervention first aid.

• Teaching old_people to better take care of their own wellbeing.

• Providing post-training support for our mental health first aiders.

Course content:

Session 1: Introduction to the course and Mental health first aid.

Session 2: First aid for suicidal crisis and depression.

Session 3: Anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm.

Session 4: Psychosis, recovery and mental health. first aid action planning.

Sara Philips has been teaching yoga for 5 years and has over 20 years’ experience of teaching vulnerable adults in the community and as a special education teacher. This course is for yoga teachers and trainees and for anyone working with old_people or for the support of friends and family members.

This online course is the equivalent of the two day training and (with homework) adds up to 16 CPD hours.

Closing date 8th September.