Mental Health First Aid Course
Cork | Dublin | Limerick
Mental Health First Aid Course
Course: Mental Health First Aid Course
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Structure
Session 1
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health Statistics in Ireland
The Role of the Mental Health First Aider
What is Stress?
Eustress vs Distress
Stress Management Strategies
What is a Mental illness?
Introduction to The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan using (A.L.G.E.E)
Approach the person, Assess and assist with any crisis
Listen and communicate non-judgmentally
Give support and information
Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
Encourage other supports
Session 2
Understanding Depression
Postnatal Depression
Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour & Depressive symptoms
What is Non Suicidal Self Injury?
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
Crisis First Aid for Traumatic events
Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reaction
Session 3
Understanding Psychotic Disorders
Crisis First Aid for Acute Psychosis, Aggressive
Behavior, and Psychotic Symptoms
Understanding Substance Use Disorder
Crisis First Aid for Overdose
Crisis First Aid for Withdrawal
Session 4
Understanding Eating Disorders
Crisis First Aid for Eating Disorders
Using Mental Health First Aid
Role Play
Mental Health First Aid has an important part in today's world. This mental health first aid course gives the student the necessary knowledge and skills to help recognise and support a person in their time of need.
On finishing the course you will be able to:
Recognize the early signs of a mental health problem
Feel more confident helping others
Provide help on a first aid basis
Help prevent someone from hurting themselves or others
Help stop a mental health problem from getting worse
Help someone recover faster
Guide someone towards the right support
Help reduce the stigma of mental health problems
Certification: Mental Health First Aid
Certification Valid for 3 years
Training delivered by Doctor & Paramedic