MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING
Mental Health Matters!
Every single one of us is a combination of physical and mental health
Our bodies and minds are interconnected and influence each other
We will all experience times when our physical health and mental health are poor.
1 in 4 of us will experience mental health issues every year
Half of mental ill health starts by the age of 15 and 75% develops by age 18
An estimated 17 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2021/22
Mental Health training is crucial in:
- educating ourselves so we know more about looking after ourselves and others
- opening up the conversation about mental health
- reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill health
- helping to shape a healthier workplace with a thriving culture
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING
MHFA(England)
Sarah is a Mental Health Instructor for MHFA England and offers a range of courses / learning
MHFA England is part of an internationally organisation, with evidence-based, licensed courses, developed to meet the needs of organisations and individuals
What training is available?
Mental Health First Aider - two full days / four half-days (Adults / Youth & Children)
Mental Health Champion - one full day
Mental Health Awareness - half day
Mental Health First Aid Refresher - four and a half hours
*Sarah also offers a Mental Health Awareness Raising Session which is a one-hour session which can be repeated several times to ensure all colleagues within the organisation, school or business can attend, helping to build the open thriving culture around mental health.
BOOKINGS
Open courses (both face-to-face and virtual) run regularly - see 'Contact and Booking' section or contact Sarah
If you would like to discuss in-house training, please contact Sarah -- sarah@livewellconsultancy.org / 07745 351262
(There will be no pressure to commit - it's important to build trust, rapport and ensure we are right for each other!)
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
(MHFAider)
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
As an Adult Mental Health First Aider, you will
- have the skills and knowledge to spot signs of someone experiencing poor mental health
- feel confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
- promote early intervention and recovery, which can prevent a person's mental health deteriorating
- help to reduce stigma around mental health, building supportive communities and promoting open conversations
- encourage self-care, understanding how to look after your own and others' mental health
MHFAIDER LEARNING AND ON-GOING SUPPORT
The course is delivered as four sessions over two full days or four half-days, both online and face-to-face
Additionally, MHFAiders have continuous support beyond the initial course through the MHFAider Support APP
The APP provides
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resources, toolkits, guidance, animations to provide on-going learning and information to support the MHFAider role
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organisational systems to help safely journal conversations and log reminders
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resources to support your own well-being
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the benefit of joining England's largest community of qualified MHFAiders
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
As a Youth Mental Health First Aider, you will have
- an in-depth understanding of children's and young people's mental health and factors that affect well-being
- practical skills to spot the early signs of mental health issues in children and young people
- confidence to reassure and support a young person experiencing mental and emotional distress and at risk
of harm
- knowledge to help a young person recover their health by providing information, tools and techniques to promote
a young person's mental and emotional well-being, guide them to the right support and engage with parents,
carers and external agencies where appropriate
- the ability to support a child / young person with a long-term mental health issue or disability to thrive
This training is designed specifically for those people that teach, work with or care for young people aged 8 to 18 years
As a former teacher and headteacher, I personalise this training to include children throughout primary and secondary settings
MHFAIDER LEARNING
The course is delivered as four sessions over two full days or four half-days, both online and face-to-face
For the online training, some independent learning takes place in advance of each live session
MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION
This training gives:
- an understanding of common mental health issues and the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health
awareness
- the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and skills to support positive well-being
MH CHAMPION LEARNING
The course is delivered over one full day or two half-days, both online and face-to-face
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
This training is often used to extend Mental Health understanding across the organisation by raising awareness in addition to the people who are First Aider trained
This training gives:
- an introduction to what mental health is and an introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining
well-being
- a basis knowledge of some common mental health issues and the confidence to support someone in distress or who
may be experiencing a mental health issue
MH AWARENESS LEARNING
The course is delivered over half a day, both online and face-to-face
MENTAL HEALTH REFRESHER
This Refresher training supports MHFAiders and MHFA Champions to:
- renew your skills
- update your knowledge of mental health support
- give you the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Enabling MHFAiders and Champions to refresh their skills in the same way as physical first adiers do, is a great way to demonstrate commitment to treating mental and physical health equally.
Investing in the course will give you the confidence that you are carrying out your role safely and effectively
REFRESHER LEARNING AND ON-GOING SUPPORT
The course is delivered over four and a half hours, both online and face-to-face
Additionally, MHFAiders and Champions now have continuous support beyond the refresher training through the MHFAider Support APP
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT
*PLEASE NOTE THIS TRAINING IS NOT MHFA ENGLAND
Mental Health Awareness one-hour sessions
- these awareness raising sessions can be delivered to the whole organisation (available as a rolling programme to
enable all staff to attend
Monthly Mental Health First Aiders Meeting: Supervision and CPD
- these sessions are an opportunity to meet with other qualified MHAiders within the organisation, ask questions, share
experiences and best practice, and get support. They also provide CPD, keeping skills and knowledge up-to-date.
"I cannot recommend this course enough. Sarah is an excellent instructor. I have learnt so much about mental health and it will give me so much more confidence to move forward and help people. I fully intend to put into practice what I have learnt"
"I have really enjoyed the course and found it very informative. It has made me reflect and build confidence that I can assist a person in crisis now that I have the tools to do this. I also feel more informed to improve my own mental health after being diagnosed last year. I feel that my new knowledge will continue to aid my recovery. Thank you Sarah, you have been amazing!"
"I feel more confident to broach the subject of mental health in school. To ask the right questions and not hold back"