Adult Mental Health First Aid Wales

Service Description

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves What will I learn? Participants will gain improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their interventions, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in helping individuals experiencing a mental health problem. Topics covered include: • Developing mental health problems • Depression • Anxiety problems • Psychosis • Substance use problems • Suicidal thoughts and behaviour • Non-suicidal self-injury • Panic attacks • Traumatic events • Severe psychotic states • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use • Aggressive behaviours Duration: Half Day (Face to Face) Cost: £175/person