At some point in our lives mental health has affected us all. It affects how we feel, how we think and also how we behave but do we recognise the symptoms in order to manage and deal with mental health effectively?

This 2 day internationally recognised course is open to any Civil Servants and will teach you to recognise the symptoms of mental health issues, provide initial help and will also provide information on how to guide a person towards seeking appropriate professional help.

What you will learn

What is mental health?
Suicide and depression
Anxiety, eating disorders, and self harm
Psychosis

In each section you’ll learn how to:

Spot the early signs of a mental health issue
Feel confident helping someone experiencing a mental health issue
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
Help stop a mental health issue from getting worse
Help someone recover faster
Guide someone towards the right support
Reduce the stigma of mental health issues

When: 5th and 6th October (2 full days)

Where: Old Tree Court, Plymouth

The usual cost of this 2 day training course is £300 however the Charity for Civil Servants will be running the training at a reduced rate £60 per person which will be invoiced to their finance departments.

A minimum of 16 people need to secure a place in order for the training course to go ahead. You will need your line manager’s approval that your department will pay travel and subsistence costs, plus the £60 for the course.

Civil Service Local is committed to ensuring that wherever possible our events are accessible to all participants. If you have any specific requirements that will enable you to fully participate, please let us know and we will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments.

Registrations are closed

Mental Health First Aid Training