Become Mental Health Aware
Course Philosophy and Goals
The Emergency First Response Mental Health Awareness Course provides participants with a broad understanding of mental health. Participants will learn about the factors that affect mental health, and will be introduced to the more prevalent mental disorders and accompanying signs and symptoms, the influence of stigma and discrimination, guidance on supporting people in distress and advice on honing personal resilience.
Course Structure
The course includes knowledge development followed by practical exercises and scenarios to develop participants’ understanding and confidence in providing support to people experiencing mental disorders.
What You'll Learn
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
· What mental health is and how to challenge stigma?
· A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
· An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
· Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
The Format
· Half Day face to face course (3-4 hours)
· Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, workshops and discussions
· Limited to 16 people per course
The Emergency First Response Mental Health Awareness Course provides participants with a broad understanding of mental health. Participants will learn about the factors that affect mental health, and will be introduced to the more prevalent mental disorders and accompanying signs and symptoms, the influence of stigma and discrimination, guidance on supporting people in distress and advice on honing personal resilience.
Course Structure
The course includes knowledge development followed by practical exercises and scenarios to develop participants’ understanding and confidence in providing support to people experiencing mental disorders.
What You'll Learn
This introductory four-hour session raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
· What mental health is and how to challenge stigma?
· A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
· An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
· Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
The Format
· Half Day face to face course (3-4 hours)
· Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, workshops and discussions
· Limited to 16 people per course
The Learning Materials You Need
All materials for the course will be supplied on the day
Your Next Adventure
The Primary and Secondary Care Courses and also the PADI Adaptive Scuba Course
After completing Primary and Secondary Care, take the PADI Rescue Diver course and the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.
With our own in-house Mental Health EFR Instructors we can run this course at a time to suit you!
All materials for the course will be supplied on the day
Your Next Adventure
The Primary and Secondary Care Courses and also the PADI Adaptive Scuba Course
After completing Primary and Secondary Care, take the PADI Rescue Diver course and the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.
With our own in-house Mental Health EFR Instructors we can run this course at a time to suit you!
Price
£75 per person
£75 per person
We offer group discounts on group bookings for family and friends or businesses, clubs and schools.