Description
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.
What you will learn
he 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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