First Aid for Mental Health Awareness

First Aid for Mental Health Awareness

There will be a Certificate of Attendance sent out after completion of the course.

By Lairg & District Learning Centre

Date and time

Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00 - 13:00 GMT+1

Location

Lairg Community Centre

The Main Street Lairg IV27 4DD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 4 hours

Join in on our First Aid for Mental Health Awareness with our trainer Barbara Jones, in the Kinvonvie Suite at the Lairg Community Centre on Wednesday 22nd of May 9am-1pm.


CONTACT US TO CANCEL

This course is delivered over 4 hours and is an ideal introduction to the awareness of mental health and when this becomes a problem both in and out of the workplace.

Throughout the duration of the course, attendees will develop the skills and knowledge needed to identify and support people with the most common mental health conditions. They will become aware of the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and learn how to start supportive conversations and provide signposts to professional help. There will be a Certificate of Attendance.


A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:


What is First Aid for Mental Health?

  • Reducing the stigma of mental ill health
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Reducing the impact and risk of poor mental health
  • Signposting to professional help and support

Common mental health conditions including:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self Harm
  • Psychosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Suicide



PARTICIPATION

If you have a disability or require any additional support to attend this session please contact manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk to allow us to try and make adjustments for you to participate.


REFUND

If you would like to cancel your place contact us directly regarding your refund.

Contact us at the Learning Centre to cancel your slot: zoe@lairglearningcentre.org.uk............ 01549 402050


YOUR DATA

Lairg & District Learning Centre will hold your details on our student data base. If you do not wish your details to be held please let us know by emailing manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk.


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We are an independent learning centre based in Lairg, Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. Our missions is to make community learning available and accessible to our communities through delivering fun, affordable classes, workshops and learning opportunities both physically and digitally.