FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health

This interactive two-day course will give candidates the skills to recognise when someone may need help and outline the appropriate next steps to take. Attendance will not train candidates to be mental health workers however, they will be equipped with the skills to respond to those in mental health crisis and provide assistance before professional help or treatment can be obtained.

Description

THE AIMS OF THE COURSE ARE:

To preserve life
To provide help to prevent the mental health problem or crisis developing into a more serious state
To promote the recovery of good mental health
To provide comfort to a person experiencing distress
To promote understanding of mental health issues

CANDIDATES WILL LEARN:

How to apply the 5 steps of Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid
How to respond if they believe someone is at risk of suicide
How to give immediate help until professional help is available
What to say and do in a crisis
The importance of good listening skills
Practice listening and responding
Understanding recovery from mental health problems
Understanding the connection between mental health problems and alcohol and drugs
Understanding the connection between mental health problems and discrimination
Some basic information about common mental health problem

Certification

Candidates will get a certificate of attendance and receive a Scottish Mental Health First Aid manual to take away.

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