{"id":329,"date":"2021-03-12T12:54:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T12:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk\/blog\/?p=329"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:21:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:21:46","slug":"mental-health-first-aid-yeovil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk\/blog\/mental-health-first-aid-yeovil\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid Yeovil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know we also offer Mental Health First Aid courses in Yeovil, Somerset?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lightning Training Solutions have been at the forefront of mental health first aid for a number of years, with increasing media coverage highlighting the need for greater awareness<\/strong> towards mental health, particularly in the workplace and at home where help may not be easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The recent pandemic has forced many of us to work from home, for some of us, creating a melting pot of heightened feelings, whether thats spending too much time with a partner, trying to work around homeschooling, or for single households, an increased sense of loneliness <\/strong>with no-one to speak or interact with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

All of these issues can take its toll on both body and mind, which is why we have been working with the local community by offering online <\/strong>mental first aid courses<\/strong><\/a> <\/a>from home safely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our courses can help you, and those around you, feel more positive, whilst learning life skills on how to assess, help and be pro-active towards mental health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once life has returned to whatever normal might be, our mental health first aid mentors will begin booking premises in and around the Yeovil area<\/strong> so you can attend safely and securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are available in three formats<\/em><\/strong>; half day which is around 4 hours where you will learn how to<\/strong> identify mental health conditions<\/strong><\/a>, provide advice and start conversations on topics such as stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our full day course involves more areas surrounding mental health first aid<\/strong> including conditions such as alcohol and drug abuse, creating an action plan<\/strong>, and dealing with mental health in the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Finally, and our most popular mental health first aid course<\/a> as it covers more topics, is a two-day program and features more in-depth subjects such as suicide, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, self-harm and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever course may be of interest, each offers full certification.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half day awards a Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health, A full day Level 2 Award in Awareness for First Aid, and finally if you decide to take the 2-day course, the certification achieved would be a Level 3 Award in Awareness for First Aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each is subject to the successful assessment, which each certificate lasting 3 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out more about our mental health first aid courses in Yeovil here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alternatively, you can e-mail us enquiries@lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk<\/a> or call us on 01935 473575<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also now offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses<\/a> which helps support adults who work with younger people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course covers seven areas<\/strong>, including the roles and responsibilities of a first aider, identifying mental health conditions, common triggers, and action plans which focuses of risk assessments related to suicide and harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more infomation, you can take more in-depth look here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almost one in five (19%) of UK adults feeling hopeless<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/span> What is mental health first aid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mental health first aid is a course that teaches members of the public how to assist a person developing a mental health problem<\/strong>, or is experiencing a downward spiral for an existing mental health issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. What does a mental health first aider do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mental health first aider’s role in the workplace is to act as a first point of contact for people with mental health issues, providing support and guidance to their colleagues. Also to signpost people who may be in crisis.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What skills are required to be a mental health first aider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 The ability to listen and not judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How much does a mental health first aid course cost?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We offer half day, full day and 2-day courses. Our prices are set out below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Length:<\/th>Cost Per Course<\/th>Cost Per Person<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Half Day<\/td>\u00a3550<\/td>\u00a350<\/td><\/tr>
One Day<\/td>\u00a31375<\/td>\u00a3125<\/td><\/tr>
Two Days<\/td>\u00a32200<\/td>\u00a3200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/strong>
Maximum of 12 people per course.
All prices are subject to VAT
Terms and Conditions<\/a> apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More than one-quarter (27%) of unemployed people feeling hopeless<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5. What areas are covered in your mental health first aid courses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This depends on what course you’re thinking of enrolling on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our half day mental health first aid course, the following content is covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n