Course Code: FAM27 | Duration: 2 Days

This Adult Mental Health First Aid two-day course aims to raise awareness of what mental health is so that employers can do more to support their employees. Unfortunately, around one in four people at any one time are affected by mental health problems. The course teaches delegates practical skills to spot the signs of mental illness and gives them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance. Delegates will have a deeper understanding of mental health and what factors can affect wellbeing, and how to encourage a healthier tolerant working environment.

The above course will be delivered by experienced qualified working mental health professionals and qualified first aid assessors.

Who Should Attend Two Day Mental Health First Aid Training?

This course is ideal for delegates who want to gain necessary skills to enable them to recognise the signs & symptoms of mental health issues in the workplace, be able to have non- judgmental conversations with the person affected and guide them to the right effective support. Delegates will receive a certificate to become a Mental Health First Aider.

Course Content

Why mental health first aid?
What is mental health and depression?
Impact of mental health issues
Statistics
Stigma and discrimination
Types of mental health problems and the impact of mental health issues
Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
Alcohol, drugs and mental health
Bipolar, personality and eating disorders
Schizophrenia
Self-harm
Managing a mental health problem, the law and action plan
Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Non-judgement listening skills
Workplace adjustments
First Aid to assist a suicidal crisis or acute psychosis
First Aid for depression, anxiety disorders
Self-care
Recovery
Action planning for using MHFA
Problem solving workshops
Questions and answers

Course Code: FAM29 | Duration: 1 Day

One of the most important tasks for an employer is to make the work place a positive and constructive place to work for any employee who has a mental health or illness. An employee`s performance, reliability and commitment will improve if their mental health and wellbeing is in a positive state.

Mental Health Management is aimed at managers that will have to work with staff that are suffering from a mental health illness or issue. Being caring and understanding are the most important qualities to have. However, a business stills needs to be able to run efficiently and other members of staff will have work in an environment with a staff member that may need to be treated or have consideration due to their illness or problem. Making decisions for the good of your business instead of your staff can be a very hard task to manage. This course will show how management should deal with mental health situations in the workplace and create a safe space.

Who Should Attend Mental Health Management Training?

This course is ideal for any member of a management team with direct responsibility to their employees.

Course Content

Company handbook polices
Danger and staff risk with Mental Health
Pay and sickness
Disciplinary and redundancy with Mental Health
Documentation
Staff with resentment due to unfair treatment of staff
Staff bullying
Workshop with role play
When to break confidentially to Higher Management, Local Authority or Police
Dealing with someone that maybe pretending to have an illness
What not to say or what to say to staff dealing with Mental Health issues

BESPOKE TRAINING DAY AT OUR OFFICES OR CLIENT’S SITE

This training is offered exclusively for your company, available either at PCS or on your premises, with evening and weekend sessions also possible upon request.

All courses can be customized with your company's data or to address specific challenges your staff may encounter. Our bespoke training allows for flexible topic selection from various stages or the combination of multiple courses.

Online Live Training

All PCS training courses can now be conducted remotely, either from your office or from home. Pringle PCS will provide login details, allowing you or your team to participate in live training sessions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

For all live online training, PCS offers a complimentary 30-minute setup and test session to demonstrate how the remote learning platform operates. We will check internet speed and connection, and guide you through the process of joining the live training session. Each participant must have a functioning camera and microphone to interact with the class. Pringle PCS strongly recommends using dual screens or having access to a tablet for the best learning experience.

COMPANY CLASSROOM AND ONE-ON-ONE

Live online training can be delivered in a one-on-one setting or to a classroom of up to eight participants. All courses can be customized to meet specific company requirements.

DURATION

A live online training session typically lasts up to 6 hours, including scheduled breaks.