Mental Health First Aid Skills –

Mental Health First Aid Skills -, available at $49.99, has an average rating of 4.48, with 33 lectures, based on 2772 reviews, and has 7354 subscribers.

You will learn about The learning outcomes of this Mental Health First Aid Skills are: 1. To develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how MHFA is necessary to help identify different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects. 2. Triggers and causes of mental health dysfunction. 3. How to identify early warning signs of a possible mental health issue. 4. Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment. 5. Tools and strategies useful for stabilising and maintaining mental health and well being in the short term. This course is ideal for individuals who are The course is designed to give learners the tools and the knowledge to offer mental health care as a vital first responder. It is particularly useful for The course is designed to give learners the tools and the knowledge to offer mental health care as a vital first responder.

Enroll now: Mental Health First Aid Skills –

Summary

Title: Mental Health First Aid Skills –

Price: $49.99

Average Rating: 4.48

Number of Lectures: 33

Number of Published Lectures: 33

Number of Curriculum Items: 33

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 33

Original Price: £89.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

The learning outcomes of this Mental Health First Aid Skills are:
1. To develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how MHFA is necessary to help identify different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects.
2. Triggers and causes of mental health dysfunction.
3. How to identify early warning signs of a possible mental health issue.
4. Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment.
5. Tools and strategies useful for stabilising and maintaining mental health and well being in the short term.

Who Should Attend

The course is designed to give learners the tools and the knowledge to offer mental health care as a vital first responder.

Target Audiences

The course is designed to give learners the tools and the knowledge to offer mental health care as a vital first responder.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID SKILLS

If a person sprains their ankle or cuts their hand, a first aider knows what to do – However, what if a person has a anxiety attack, displays signs of depression, psychosis or PTSD? Or even uses suicidal language? – Mental Health First Aiders are trained to be able to initially support the sufferer and signpost them to the professional help they need.

This course on Mental Health First Aid Skills is designed to give you the tools and the knowledge to provide someone developing a mental health issue with vital first responder care and support. (CPD course accredited by Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body).

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR? – ORGANISATIONS – INDIVIDUALS – PUBLIC SECTOR

The learning outcomes of this Mental Health First Aid course are:

• To develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how Mental Health First Aid Skills can help in a crisis, the different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects.

• Triggers and Causes of mental health difficulties/ or declines in mental health, that may steer someone towards a downward spiral.

• How to identify early warning signs and red flags of a possible mental health issue.

• Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment.

• Tools and strategies useful for stabilizing and maintaining mental health wellbeing in yourself and others.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: What is Mental Health?

Lecture 1: What is Mental Health?

Chapter 3: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Depression

Lecture 1: Unit 1 Awareness: Depression

Chapter 4: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Anxiety

Lecture 1: Anxiety

Chapter 5: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Bipolar Disorder

Lecture 1: Bipolar

Chapter 6: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Chronic Stress

Lecture 1: Chronic Stress

Chapter 7: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Lecture 1: OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Chapter 8: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Lecture 1: PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Chapter 9: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Post Natal Depression in Women and Men

Lecture 1: Post Natal Depression in Women and Men

Chapter 10: Unit 1 Mental Health Awareness: Psychosis & Schizophrenia

Lecture 1: Psychosis & Schizophrenia

Chapter 11: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Signs of Depression

Lecture 1: Signs of Depression

Chapter 12: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Lecture 1: Anxiety & Panic Attacks

Chapter 13: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Lecture 1: Red Flags of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Chapter 14: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Lecture 1: Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Chapter 15: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Social Anxiety

Lecture 1: Social Anxiety

Chapter 16: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Eating Disorders

Lecture 1: Eating Disorders

Chapter 17: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Self Harm

Lecture 1: Self Harm

Chapter 18: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Manic Behaviour

Lecture 1: Manic Behaviour

Chapter 19: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Lecture 1: Red flags of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Chapter 20: Unit 2 Red Flags of Mental Health Issues: Suicidal Tendencies

Lecture 1: Suicidal Tendancies

Chapter 21: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Alcohol & Substance Misuse

Lecture 1: Triggers and Causes of Mental Health Issues: Alcohol & Substance Misuse

Chapter 22: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Biological Factors contributing to Mental Health

Lecture 1: Biological Factors contributing to Mental Health Issues

Chapter 23: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Grief and Bereavement

Lecture 1: Grief and Bereavement

Chapter 24: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Trauma

Lecture 1: Trauma

Chapter 25: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Stress – Daily stressors and chronic stress

Lecture 1: Stress – Daily stressors and chronic stress triggers

Chapter 26: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: How Social Media & Cyber Bullying affect Mental Health

Lecture 1: Social Media & Cyber Bullying

Lecture 2: Unit 3 Triggers & Causes: Cognitive Distortions

Lecture 3: Initial Actions & Responses

Lecture 4: Unit 4 Initial Actions & Responses: Immediate support and sign posting

Lecture 5: Developing Resilience

Lecture 6: Suicide Prevention

Lecture 7: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Lecture 8: Mindfulness Techniques

Instructors

Mark Paddock
Head Coach at Skills Focus Training

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 20 votes
2 stars: 45 votes
3 stars: 311 votes
4 stars: 994 votes
5 stars: 1402 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!

Menu