Mental Health Courses

Mental Health First Aid Training & Courses

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Mental Health encompasses our overall wellbeing. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, and affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, interact and relate to others, and make everyday choices and decisions.

People that have positive Mental Health in the workplace are more likely to work productively, interact with clients and work colleagues and thrive within the workplace.

Our Mental Health training helps you manage your own and your employees’ mental health.

You will learn about Mental Health and how to identify, understand, and support someone who may be experiencing a decline in their Mental Health. The training also helps the business to develop their skills and knowledge to have Mental Health conversation with their teams.

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"Tim Hassall is simply great. Extremely knowledgeable in the area of Health and Safety. Extra reading material was provided and documentaries suggested around the topics. I specifically enjoyed the various case studies Tim gave us insight on in addition to those in the training manual. A trainers' passion is much appreciated when taking a course, especially when studying virtually. Thanks Tim!"
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Adult or Youth Mental Health First Aid Two Day (MHFA)

The Online Mental Health First Aid course is hosted by a qualified MHFA instructor through interactive learning such as slides, video clips, activities, discussion and case studies. This course allows learners to become a Mental Health First Aider from the comfort of their own home in the new age of remote working.

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that affect mental wellbeing
Practical skills to notice triggers and signs of mental ill health
Confidence to intervene, listen and support an individual in need
Knowledge of helpful resources to guide recovery
Learn valuable interpersonal skills such as non judgemental listening
Understand how to build a wellbeing action plan to support employees in their organisation

Having this qualification will be an asset to organisations looking to support their employees mental wellbeing to create a non judgemental, safe environment for their workplace and remote working.

On completion learners will receive:

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Adult or Youth Mental Health First Aid One Day (MHFA)

The skills and knowledge developed on this course include:

An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that affect mental wellbeing
Practical skills to notice triggers and signs of mental ill health
Confidence to intervene, listen and support an individual in need
Knowledge of helpful resources to guide recovery
Learn valuable interpersonal skills such as non judgemental listening
Understand how to build a wellbeing action plan to support employees in their organisation

Having this qualification will be an asset to organisations looking to support their employees mental wellbeing to create a non judgemental, safe environment for their workplace and remote working.

On completion learners will receive:

Or call our friendly team today to discuss your specific requirements

"Tim Hassall is simply great. Extremely knowledgeable in the area of Health and Safety. Extra reading material was provided and documentaries suggested around the topics. I specifically enjoyed the various case studies Tim gave us insight on in addition to those in the training manual. A trainers' passion is much appreciated when taking a course, especially when studying virtually. Thanks Tim!"
Kathleen Bartha
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"The course was interactive and enlightening, I was able to engage effectively and Lynn encouraged open and honest discussion - relating the course to workplace and real life situations to bring it to life! The course overall has allowed me to understand more into safety and sparked my interest to potentially develop onto a more advance course in the near future."
Caitlyn Francis
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Mental Health First Aid Awareness
(MHFA Aware)

In line with the requirements for physical first aid, we recommend that people who have taken a Mental Health First Aid England course refresh their skills and knowledge annually.

This will allow delegates to keep the following knowledge current: – Awareness of mental health support – Mental health and what influences it – How to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan It also provides a chance to get up-to-date on the latest evidence base for mental health issues and support which is rapidly moving forwards.

Delegates who have attended an MHFA England Adult Two Day or One Day course, or an Armed Forces MHFA Two Day course within the last three years are eligible to attend.

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Mental Health First Aid Refresher
(MHFA Refresher)

In line with the requirements for physical first aid, we recommend that people who have taken a Mental Health First Aid England course refresh their skills and knowledge annually.

Delegates who have attended an MHFA England Adult Two Day or One Day course, or an Armed Forces MHFA Two Day course within the last three years are eligible to attend.

Or call our friendly team today to discuss your specific requirements

"The course was interactive and enlightening, I was able to engage effectively and Lynn encouraged open and honest discussion - relating the course to workplace and real life situations to bring it to life! The course overall has allowed me to understand more into safety and sparked my interest to potentially develop onto a more advance course in the near future."
Caitlyn Francis
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Adult Scotland Mental Health First Aid

The SMHFA course takes 12 hours to complete. It can be presented in a range of formats to suit different groups. The course is presented by a qualified SMHFA instructor and quality is continuously monitored by NHS Health Scotland.

The following is a brief outline of what is covered on the course:

Guidance on being a Mental Health First Aider
Attitudes to mental health issues
Equalities
The recovery message
The impact of alcohol and drugs on mental health
Introduction to suicide intervention
Listening skills
Understanding depression
How to offer first aid to someone experiencing depression
Understanding anxiety
How to offer first aid to someone experiencing anxiety
Understanding psychosis
How to offer first aid to someone experiencing a psychotic episode.

The course does not train people to be mental health workers. It offers basic general information about mental health problems. The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and to give confidence in approaching a person in distress.

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Bespoke Mental Health Training

At Green Cross Global we realise that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to the needs of a business surrounding Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Therefore, we have developed flexible training to align with your business culture and the needs of those within it.

Our team of experts can work in partnership with HR and Occupational Health to develop your organisational brand/ethos within the courses also including the employee support and pathways already in place and any specific mental health topic that a customer would like awareness training on.

Some of our complete bespoke business training solutions include:

GCG Directing Wellbeing

This will focus on mental health awareness and legislation, figures, and the Thriving to Work report which lays out core points for making a business an atmosphere for positive working. To change a culture surrounding mental health we believe it has to start at the senior level of a business.

GCG Managing Wellbeing

This will provide an overview of mental health, how stress affects people in work and how as a manager you can assist and support someone. Depending on the time length case studies can be included.

GCG Wellbeing Awareness

For all, talking about mental health and how to start a conversation. We can develop this session to include specific subjects and can be long and as detailed as you need, ranging from “toolbox talk” sessions of 30 mins to business awareness days with multiple back to back sessions.