This course is for everyone, however, due to the sensitive subjects that are covered on the course some learners can find it distressing. Our instructors will make every effort to make all learners feel safe and comfortable.
Course Syllabus
The Mental Health First Aid action plan
What is mental health?
Impact of mental health issues
Stigma and discrimination
Depression
~What is depression?
~Symptoms of depression
~Risk factors for depression
~Depression in the workplace
~Treatment & resources for depression
~First aid for depression
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
Suicide
~Suicide figures
~First aid for suicidal crisis
Non-judgemental listening skills
Anxiety
~What is an anxiety disorder?
~First aid for anxiety disorders
~Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
~Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
~Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Cognitive distortions and CBT
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Self-harm
Psychosis
~What is psychosis?
~Risk factors for psychosis
~Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
~Schizophrenia
~Bipolar disorder
~Warning signs of developing psychosis
~Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
~Treatment and resources for psychosis
Recovery and building resources
Self-care
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