Mental Health First Aid Course - Adult - Full Day -Classroom Setting

Mental Health First Aid Course - Adult - Full Day - Face to Face

Join us for a comprehensive Mental Health First Aid Course designed for adults. This full-day, in-person event will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Why train and become a Mental Health First Aider?

• The UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation', mental health charity warns and calls for action. This means that early intervention and support by the UK Government is needed to intervene and better support the workforce.
• A major challenge being high levels of work absence due to poor mental health still remains problematic.
• A recent survey revealed in the past year, more than a third of adults faced extreme pressure in the workplace. Futhermore, complicated by the fact that the nation is within the transition period of recovery from the pandemic, long term covid, high churn in redundancies, lack of job security, financial econmic crisis impacting on cost of living for all.
• YouGov poll of 2,060 adults- 1,132 whom are workers - 35% stated they had experienced high/extreme levels of pressure at work, this meant 20% requiring time off due to poor mental health caused by work related stress/stressors in the past year.
• Although public attitudes, understanding and views towards mental health and work have changed in response to the pandemic, hence still alot more to be done. Together we can do more and make an impactful difference, both towards our own mental health and the Public Mental Health and Wellbeing of others.

Source:https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/uk-at-risk-of-becoming-a-burnt-out-nation-mental-health-charity-warns/ar-BB1h2e4u?

Date: Thursday 24th October 2024

Time: 09:00:17:00(British Summer Time)

Location: Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison Street

Digbeth B5 5TH

During this course, you'll learn how to identify common mental health issues, offer initial help, and guide individuals toward professional support. Our experienced trainers will cover a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, substance misuse, self-harm, drug and alcohol, and the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan.

A range of subjects are covered including:

• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health conditions
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

By attending this course, you'll gain the confidence and skills to provide immediate assistance to someone in need. Whether you're a concerned friend, family member, or part of a community organization, this training will empower you to make a positive impact on mental health.

Join us at The Warehouse for an engaging and interactive day of learning. Together, let's break the stigma surrounding mental health and create a supportive environment for everyone.

You will leave with your Mental Health First Aider Tool-kit including a certificate and digital badge/manual to add to your Personal/Professional Development Portfolio/CPD will be issued on completion of this course.

Refreshments will be provided.

Paid parking is available (attendees are responsible for paying parking fees)

Directions to The Warehouse: The address is:

Travel and Parking arrangements:

Paid parking is available (attendees are responsible for paying parking fees)

From New St Station, follow signs to Moor St station. When you get to Moor St, go down the hill to the side of the station towards the multi-storey car park. At the car park, go left under the railway bridge. Immediately after the railway bridge turn right onto shaws passage, which is quite short. We're on the corner at the end of shaws Passage - walk round the corner onto Allison Street and along past the Cafe to the full glass door with the Birmingham Friends of the Earth hanging sign.

Event Venue

The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth environmental community hub, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom