MHFA Lite is a 3 hour introductory mental health awareness course that will help equip you in this area. The aims and objectives of the course include:
Enabling participants to:
_ gain a wider understanding, for themselves and others, of some
issues surrounding mental health
_ gain a greater understanding of how and why positive and nega- tive mental health affects business
_ work more effectively with people experiencing mental health
problems
By the end of the course participants will be able to
_ identify the discrimination surrounding mental health problems
_ define mental health & some mental health problems
_ relate to people’s experiences
_ help support people with mental health problems
_ begin developing a business case for promoting positive mental health in the workplace
_ look after their own mental health
The course also introduces ALGEE – a unique memory tool for conducting mental health first aid.
The course is delivered by Approved MHFA Instructors who have completed a seven day programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. All participants receive a certificate of attendance and manual.
“A good intro to mental health conditions” , “Useful info”
“Really interesting” , “A comprehensive introduction”
For booking, costs and more information please see pdf file: MHFA Lite flyer A4 (blank)