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 warning signs of 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
- Recognise the symptoms of Acute Psychosis
- Know what to do in the event of Acute Psychosis
- Understand what is meant by `Traumatic Event`
- Know how to provide Mental Health First Aid for 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 types of Personality Disorders
- Understand how Alcohol and Drugs can impact Mental Health
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Day One
About Mental Health
- History of Mental Health
- What is Mental Health?
- Why Don't People Talk About Mental Health?
- The Negative Effects of Mental Health
- Men and Mental Health
- Facts and Statistics
- Appropriate Language
Types of Mental Illness
- Common types of Mental Health Conditions
- Depression
- Supporting People with Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Addiction
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety Disorder
- First Aid for an Anxiety Attack
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Personality Disorders
Legislation
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Adults with Incapacity (AWI) Act
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Mental Health Act (MHA)
- Health & Safety at Work Act
- Equality Act
Psychosis and Schizophrenia
- What is Psychosis
- Causes of Psychosis
- Diagnosis of Psychosis
- What is Schizophrenia
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia
- First Aid
What Causes Mental Health Conditions
- Causes
- Genetic Factors
- Physical Factors
- Psychological Factors
- Social and Environmental Factors
Day Two
Elderly Mental Illness
- Mental Health in the Elderly
- Triggers
- Common Mental Health Conditions
- Insomnia
- Suicide and End of Life
Alcohol and Drugs
- The Effects of Alcohol & Drugs on Mental Health
- Cannabis
- Alcohol
- New Psychoactive Substances
- Amphetamines
- Tranquilizera
- Cocaine
- Ectasy
- Heroin
Self-Harm
- Self-Harm
- Why 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
Crisis First Aid after a Traumatic Event
- Traumatic Events
- First Priorities
- After a Mass Traumatic Event
- Talking to the Traumatised
- Talking about the Event
- Ongoing Support
- Professional Help
Roles and Responsibilities
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Carer
- The Roles and Responsibilities of a Manager
- Mental Health First Aid
- Signpost to Useful Organisations
- Remember....
