Mental Health First Aid - Two days FREE training provided by New Pathways 14 and 15 July

About the course:

Mental health problems are common, especially depression, anxiety and misuse of alcohol and other drugs. One person in four will experience some form of problem with their mental health in the course of a year. There is a stigma associated with mental health problems which may hinder people from seeking help, many people are not well informed and help is not always on hand, especially when the problem first arises. MHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course developed and supported by the Welsh Government in partnership with other organisations. MHFA has spread to more than 20 countries worldwide.
Aims
The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic ‘first aid’ for those exhibiting signs of mental distress, just as they are commonly taught first aid for physical problems. MHFA improves mental health literacy and helps people to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health problems; to respond to various mental health crises, engage with, support and signpost people to appropriate professional help.
Learning Outcomes
MHFA aims to help participants to:

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

Who this course is for
Volunteers and staff in voluntary sector organisations
Date: 14 and 15 July 2015 (participants need to attend both days)
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: VAMT
Cost: This course is being delivered by New Pathways Free of charge

To book your place please email training by 18 June 2015