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Although things are\nimproving, knowing how to take care of our mental health or how to best help\nothers at home and in the workplace is still a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a mental health first aider gives you the skills to know how to support a friend, family member or colleague experiencing a mental health issue, or where to go for support with your own mental health. You can learn how to identify, understand and help others suffering from mental health problems. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningtrainingsolutions.co.uk\/blog\/mental-health-first-aid-yeovil\/\">Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses<\/a> teach you the skills to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. 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