New Mental Health First Aid training dates released

Regional, not for profit training organisation Training For Life has released new training dates for the Mental Health First Aid England accredited, 2-day ADULT Mental Health First Aid course and the 2-day YOUTH MHFA course.

The details are as follows:

31 January & 1 February in central Ipswich….09.00 – 17.00 YOUTH

14 & 15 February in central Ipswich…..09.00 – 17.00 ADULT

21 & 22 March in central Ipswich….09.00 – 17.00 ADULT

What you will get out of the course

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

Full or partial funding is available for VCSE organisations by visiting https://www.trainingforlife.org.uk/funded-course-places/

All proceeds from Training For Life’s training is invested into young people’s mental health awareness in Suffolk, through the organisation’s ties with the multi-award winning charity, Student Life (www.studentlife.org.uk).

For further information on all adult and youth mental health training, visit www.trainingforlife.org.uk or contact info@trainingforlife.org.uk