First Aid for Mental Health

• Date: 02 – 03 November 2023 
• Time: 09:00 – 17:00
• Venue: Zoom (online) – training

Audience

• Anyone who has an interest in becoming a first aider for mental health
• Anyone who has a responsibility for mental health in the workplace (including mental health lead).

Course outline:

Mental Health First Aiders need to have:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.

Delivered by Nick Ellis, Head trainer and Director at JJ Ellis ltd, this online course will explore many aspects of mental health and help us to recognise the signs of concern.

The training will provide an in-depth knowledge of the complexities behind identification and management, helping attendees identify preventative strategies and support frameworks for those returning to work or school.

Training topics will include:

• Contributors to positive mental health
• Signs of concern
• Healthy and unhealthy coping strategies
• Creating a mentally healthier environment
• Self-care.

Learning outcomes:

• In-depth understanding of mental health and factors affecting wellbeing
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support, including external help.

Cost 

• Member Rate: £160
• Group Member Delegate Fee (x12): £1,300
• Non-member Rate: £320*

*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events, please click here.

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Speaker:

Nick Ellis, First Aid Trainer

Nick is a Director of JJ Ellis Ltd, a provider of training services based in London and the South of England. Feedback from delegates is overwhelmingly positive, with Nick’s enthusiasm and passion for the subject ensuring that all participants are getting from the training everything they can.

Outside JJEllis, Nick was a front line serving Police Officer in London for over 17 years where he had to deal with mental health crises as well as supporting colleagues.