Newham Council and the CCG are pleased to offer all front line staff an opportunity attend this 4 hour Mental Health First Aid Aware training. This introductory session raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
- • What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- • A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- • An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- • Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Format
- • This is a half day course delivered either face to face or via online video conferencing
- • Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- • We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- • A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
- • A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- • A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
How to register?
Click on this link to book your place now. Multiple dates are on offer from April to August 2021. Please note as the course is delivered online, you must provide your postal address on the booking form to enable the course learning materials to be posted to you. Booking links will close 10 days prior to each delivery date:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-first-aid-awareness-online-open-only-to-nehwam-staff-tickets-140810815941
Previous attendee:
“A helpful, practical approach which helped develop my understanding.”
