Mental Health Training
Supporting someone with mental health needs can be a rewarding part of our role; however, for some, it can sometimes feel daunting. Our mental health training helps develop an understanding of:
- the emotions and challenges faced by individuals experiencing mental health difficulties
- the different presentations and behaviours that may occur
- how we can sometimes misunderstand how distress might appear.
Most importantly, training will equip you with practical ways to support someone. Our programmes aren’t just about gaining new knowledge but also about confirming and enhancing staff’s existing skills and understanding. Besides nationally recognised courses like MHFA and KUF awareness, we also offer bespoke courses tailored to your organisation’s specific needs. Read more details about each course below.
As well as the nationally recognised mental health courses such as MHFA and KUF awareness, we create bespoke courses that can be tailored to your organisational needs. Read more details about each course below.
KUF Awareness
KUF training, was developed to support staff to work with clients in a relational and trauma-informed way. This course has been delivered to staff in supportive public and third sector organisations, to reduce the stigma and enhance collaborative relationships with clients.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Since its introduction in the UK in 2011, over 700,000 people have trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). These trained First Aiders provide crucial support to individuals when they need it most. Both individuals and organisations have greatly benefited from the presence of MHFAiders.
We offer several Mental Health First Aid courses for people working with young people or adults from the original 2-day course to the MHFA refresher.
Learn more about MHFA courses
Bespoke Training
It may be your team needs something other than MHFA or KUF awareness training, if so we are happy to design a course to suit your team and client needs.
We will discuss with you core aims, course length and staff needs so the course fits in with any training needs analysis or staff development plans.
An example is our one day Mental Health Awareness course originally developed to train NHS staff working at the 111 service. It introduces key aspects of mental health illness, supportive approaches and signposting. Or our half-day Suicide Intervention Skills created for call handling staff supporting vulnerable people.
Course topics
Some of the topics that may be helpful in a bespoke training session are:
- Common mental health diagnosis
- Personality disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Wellbeing
Programme design
This will depend on the length and type of training, however a 1-day course can typically take between 2 and 6 weeks from initial conversation to design completion.
Costs
Again this will depend on the type of course and supporting information, however if the course is similar in content to one of our other courses, there may be no additional charges.
Bespoke Training
- Are you seeking a specialised course for managers or a particular client group? Found out how we can help.
- Contact us about developing personalised mental health training for your organisation.