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Workshop 01 October 2026 - 02 October 2026

CULT Cymru: Mental Health First Aid Training (2-Day Course)

A 2-day, in-person training course for creative industry workers to learn how to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health conditions. Available for members based in Wales.

Date Thursday, 1 October 2026 - Friday, 2 October 2026
Time 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location Cardigan, West Wales
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Mwldan, Bath-House Road, Cardigan SA43 1JY

Accessibility:

Please contact mbowen@bectu.org.uk with any accessibility requirements you may have.

About the event

One person in four will experience a form of mental health condition in the course of a year. Mental Health First Aid training can help improve lives.

This two-day, in-person course aims to improve mental health awareness, and help people in the creative sectors to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health conditions. Practical information will be provided.

By the end of the session, you should be able to:

  • Give initial help to someone experiencing a mental health problem
  • Deal with a crisis situation or the first signs of someone developing mental ill health
  • Guide people towards appropriate support

The course does not train you to be a therapist, counsellor or mental health professional, but it will increase your confidence in working with vulnerable adults. Participants who complete the full two days will receive a certificate of attendance from Mental Health First Aid Wales.

Please note: the course content has not been tailored to the creative sector, but you will be on the course with other creatives and have an opportunity to work in small groups.

How to attend

Please book your free place via Eventbrite using the button below. 

Note: Tickets are free but members must place a £10 refundable deposit to book their place. 

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CULT Cymru is a learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild. We work with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales.

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