AIMS
To be able to provide effective mental health first aid for those undergoing trauma, and those with mental health disorders
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Know what to do in the event of someone self-harming
- Recognise the wrning signs of a suicide attempt
- Know what to do if you find someone attempting suicide
- Understand how to support those with depression
- Understand how to support those with anxiety and what to do in the event of an anxiety attack
- Recognise the symptoms of acute psychosis what to do in the event of acute psychosis
- Understand what is meant by "Traumantic Event" and how to help those experiencing traumatic events
- Know how to support those with eating disorders
- Know how to support those with Schizophrenia
- Know how to support those with Bipolar Disorder
- Be aware of the different personality disorders
- Understand how alcohol and drugs can impact mental health
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Day 1
About Mental Health
- History of Mental Health
- What is Mental Health?
- Talking about Mental Health
- Men and Mental Health
- Appropriate Language
Legislation
- Incapacity Acts
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Mental Health Act (MHA)
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Equality Act
What Causes Mental Health Conditions
- Genetic Factors
- Physical Factors
- Psychological Factors
- Social and Environmental Factors
Types of Mental Illness
- Common Mental Health Conditions
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Addiction
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Personality Disorders
- First Aid
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- What is Psychosis?
- Causes of Psychosis
- What is Schizophrenia?
- First Aid
Day 2
Alcohol and Drugs
- The Effects if Alcohol and Drugs on Mental Health
- Cannabis
- Alcohol
- New Psychoactive Substances
- Amphetamines
- Tranquilisers
- Cocaine
- Ecstacy
- Heroin
Self-Harm
- Self-Harm
- Why do People Self-Harm?
- What to do if you suspect someone is self-harming
- What to do if you discover someone self-harming
- How to help a person engaging in non-suicidal self-harm
Suicide
- Why people take their own lives
- Warning Signs
- How to help
- Urgent Situations
- Seeking Professional Help
- If the person has already harmed themselves
- Looking after yourself
Traumatic Events
- First Priorities
- Crisis First Aid after a Traumatic Event
- Talking to the Traumatised
- Talking about the event
- Ongoing support
- Professional Help
Roles & Responsibilities
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Carer
- The Roles & Responsibilities of a Manager
- Signpost to Useful Organisations
Course Information
- Link for training will be emailed 48 Hours prior to the course
- No Refunds will be given for non-attendance
- Delegates to login 15 minutes before the start of course to register
- Mics must be working
- Cameras must be on at all times
- If Mics and cameras not working admission will be denied with no refund
- Must be in a suitable location to undertake training
- A quiz will be done at the end of the session
- All knowledge gaps will be filled
- Pen and Paper are required for taking notes
