Adult Mental Health First Aid (Islington) 11th & 12th October 2017 (North London Buddhist Centre)
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North London Buddhist Centre
72 Holloway Road London N7 8JG United KingdomDescription
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches people how to give initial mental health care until professional treatment is accessed. It also helps to dispel fears some people have when coming across someone who seems to be experiencing mental ill health.
Our MHFA courses have input from co-trainers with lived experience of mental health problems.
Mental Health First Aid
FAQ - Mental Health First Aid
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
MHFA is a 2-day course that teaches delegates how to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and to respond appropriately.
Who are the trainers?
Rethink Mental Illness has a team of experienced trainers who deliver our MHFA programmes in Islington and Camden. Thanks to our funding from London Borough Islington and Camden Clinical Commissioning Group, we are pleased to be able to offer those living, working, volunteering or studying in Islington or Camden FREE places on our Mental Health First Aid courses.
What else do I need to know?
The 12-hour training programme is run over two days, unless otherwise stated programmes will start at 9.00am and finish at 5.30pm.
Delegates will receive a course manual and workbook, and on completion of the course an internationally recognised electronic certificate from MHFA England.
Why do Mental Health First Aid training?
There is widespread ignorance of mental ill health in the general population and there is the associated stigma too. For some the stigma can lead to delays in people seeking help and support.
There is also a lack of confidence in what to do if someone is distressed or in a crisis situation.
MHFA is a response to this with the aim of improving mental health literacy throughout communities, with the belief that mental health crises, such as suicidal and self harming actions, can sometimes be avoided by early intervention.
Want to know more or have any access requirements?
Contact us: training@rethink.org or call us on 02078403069
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We are the largest voluntary sector provider of mental health services with over 200 services in England. Founded 40 years ago through voluntary groups for people affected by mental illness, we have over 100 groups in England.