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 (Wales) training can help improve lives.
A Welsh translation of the course description, and information about the trainer is available via the booking link.
Aims
This free, two-day 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.
Although the course content has not been tailored to the creative sector, you will be on the course with other creatives and have an opportunity to work in small groups.
Objectives
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. 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.
Please note that this course covers sensitive subjects that may be upsetting for some people. Please let us know in confidence if there are any topics that are likely to be difficult or triggering for you by emailing wyn.williams@bectu.org.uk in the first instance.
Certificate
Participants who complete the full two days will receive a certificate of attendance from Mental Health First Aid Wales.
How to attend
This course is free to attend but places must be booked in advance.
Important notice: this course will be presented in Welsh.