Mental Health First Aid
Course
In Swansea
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Swansea (Wales)
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Duration
2 Days
Facilities
Location
Start date
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Course Content
The 12 hour course does not train people to a therapist, counsellor or mental health professional but teaches people to:
- give initial help to someone experiencing a mental health problem
- deal with a crisis situation or the first signs of someone developing mental ill health
- guide people towards appropriate help
The course encompasses the full spectrum of mental ill health from depression, anxiety and stress through to serious psychotic illness and covers:
- Attitudes and stigma towards mental health.
- Signs and symptoms and how to recognise them.
- Assessing the risk to self and others.
- What you can do to help.
- Symptoms, treatment and resources
- Other expressions of distress.
Time: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm each day
Additional information
Mental Health First Aid