Mental Health First Aid Training
8 April 2013
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone experiencing a mental health problem before professional help is obtained.
The aims of Mental Health First Aid are:
- To enhance understanding of mental health problems and how it can impact on individuals and society.
- To develop skills, motivation, knowledge and confidence in offering help to those with symptoms of mental illness.
- To guide towards appropriate professional help.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is appropriate for anyone from a voluntary or professional background who comes into contact with the general public and is interested in learning more about mental health problems, how it impacts on individuals and how best to provide support.
Venue:
Banbridge Youth Resource Centre, Hill Street, Banbridge, BT32 4DP
Date: Monday 8th April, Monday 15th April, Monday 22nd April and Monday 29th April 2013
(All sessions are compulsory therefore all sessions MUST be attended to receive certificates).
Time: sessions will run from 7.00pm - 10.00pm
This training is free!
For more information or to put your name forward for the training please contact Dympna on: 028302 66195 or email info@pipsnewryandmourne.org
