Mental Health First Aid
Short course
Improve employee well-being and mitigate workplace stress, ensuring long-term success for your team.
- Improve your mental health literacy around language and stigma.
- Learn to recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention.
- Improve your active listening and empathy.
Mental health and burnout are costing the UK economy an estimated £28 billion. Taking part in our Mental Health First Aid course is a key way of making sure that you are prioritising staff mental health. This has wide-reaching benefits, both for your employees and for your company.
Having dedicated Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) in your organisation could help to ensure that your team get the help they need before they reach breaking point. During the course you’ll learn to understand the different mental health situations that a person may go through and how to support someone going through a crisis.
In addition to the course, you'll become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through the MHFAider Support App®, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out your role effectively and confidently.
This course is ideal for staff at every level who would like to become MHFAiders® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.
Overview
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
- Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other support
- Practise active listening and empathy
- Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
- Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
- Practise self-care
- Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
- Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England
This course will take place at Sion Hill campus.
The next course starts:
- Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 November, 10am - 4pm
Mental Health First Aid costs £280 per person.
You'll need a laptop for this course.
Meet the team
Fabiola Doano is the founder of Apoyo Courses Ltd., which offers mental health first aid courses that provide individuals with essential tools and knowledge. These courses enable participants to recognise and respond to mental health challenges effectively, creating a network of support during difficult times. The aim is to diminish stigma, cultivate empathy, and promote a culture of understanding.
Fabiola advocates passionately for racial equity and inclusion, recognising their essential roles in shaping a more empathetic and harmonious society. Through courses like Race Ahead and diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, she actively addresses systemic inequalities and racial disparities that persist in society. By delivering these initiatives, Fabiola empowers individuals and organisations to proactively work towards creating more equitable environments.
Terms and conditions
Read the terms and conditions for taking part in this short course.
Contact us
If you'd like a bespoke course created for your company, would like to attend but can't make the dates listed above or have any queries, please contact us on shortcourses@bathspa.ac.uk .