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WELmind
Highlight House, Suite 2
St Leonard's Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3UH
Tel: 01323-648836
Fax: 01323-727796
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In-house courses
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Distress
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Click here if you are in distress or concerned about someone.
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What is Mental Health First Aid?Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 12-hour intensive course, usually delivered over 2 days. The course provides an overview of common mental health problems, causes, symptoms and treatments, 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 problems developing into a more serious state promote the recovery of good mental health provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem reduce stigma and discrimination through education
MHFA is developed and regulated by the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) and England's Care Services Improvement Partnerships (CSIP). Who should take the training? The course is for anyone who may come into contact with a person with a mental health problem either in their workplace or life outside of work. It is appropriate for carers (formal and informal) and for people who have experienced a mental health problem. - Community & Faith leaders
- Support workers
- Employers/Managers/Human Resources
- Social services/Healthcare workers
- Benefits/Housing advisors
- Receptionists/Administrators
- Police/Correctional staff
- Youth workers
- Older peoples services
- Anyone interested in mental health awareness
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