What is
Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health
first aid is for everyone. We all have mental health just like we all have
physical health. We could all have the ability to help someone when they may be
experiencing a mental health difficulty. You don’t have to be an expert to talk
to someone about mental health, but Mental Health First Aid has been proven to
give individuals more confidence to help others.
Equuip are
delighted to offer two separate accredited courses, in conjunction with Mental
Health First Aid Ireland. The courses outlined below have the potential to help
those who may, in their daily lives, come across individuals experiencing
mental health difficulties.
Mental health
first aid is the help offered to a person who is developing a mental health
problem or who is experiencing a mental health crisis, until appropriate
professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.
1. Standard Mental Health
First Aid
This course teaches people how to provide MHFA. Participants will
learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and what sort of help
has been shown by research to be effective. They will learn a framework for
communication, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person
towards appropriate treatments and other supportive help.
2. Youth Mental Health First
Aid (Youth MHFA)
Is designed for adults who
live with, work with, or support young people aged between 12 and 18. This
evidence-based training programme is particularly suited to parents/guardians,
school staff, sports coaches, community group leaders, youth workers etc. Participants
who undertake Youth MHFA Training will learn how to assist a young person who
may be experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis until
appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves, using a
practical, evidence-based action plan.
Emerging
mental health problems covered include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance Misuse
Mental health
crises covered include:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Self-harm
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
Course
Format:
These courses
will be delivered by Mental Health First Aid Ireland (MHFAI) via zoom and the
format caters for all learning styles with opportunities to participate,
discuss scenario and practice skills. The MHFAI instructors will provide a
comfortable learning environment and are trained to support your participation
and learning. Course participants receive a copy of the MHFA Manual and a
Certificate of Completion.
Equuip have
scheduled a number of training days throughout 2022. Both courses are held over
two days (attendance on each day is required in order to gain accreditation)
via zoom.
You must work in the Irish Racing and Breeding
industry to be eligible for these courses. Applicants should note that
while we will try to facilitate all applicants, we might not be in a position
to do so. Stay tuned for new dates. Any questions please email [email protected]