Learn to spot the signs someone's struggling and how to help, with instructor Jay Rowlinson. One-day course with a SkillBase certificate.

Would you know how to help if a colleague was struggling? 💬💚

The Mansfield Forward BID Skills Academy is running a one-day, workshop-style Mental Wellbeing First Aid Supporter course from SkillBase First Aid. It gives you an insightful understanding of mental health and wellbeing, packed with practical advice. You'll learn how to spot signs of declining mental health and, using SkillBase's practical action plan A.C.T.©, how to offer someone help, both in an emergency and as a longer-term solution.

What the course covers

Common mental health illnesses such as depression and anxiety, challenging stigma, stress, alarm bells, coping methods, recovery and self-care. Topics include:

What is mental health?

Stigma and discrimination

The mental health spectrum

Recovery and wellness

Stress and pressure

Stress self-care

Anxiety

Getting help and support

Your role as a Mental Wellbeing Supporter

How to use your A.C.T.© plan

The course is in line with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance "Mental Health Conditions, Work and the Workplace". It's fun and interactive, with plenty of time for practice and questions. There are no formal tests: you're assessed in a relaxed, non-threatening way.

Who it's for

Anyone aged 16 and over who wants to support the people they work with. No experience needed.

What you get

You qualify as a "Mental Wellbeing Supporter" in the workplace

A SkillBase First Aid certificate, valid for three years

The manual and workbook "The Good Mental Health Guide", plus an A.C.T.© card, yours to keep

Your instructor

Jay Rowlinson, Chief Executive of Mansfield Forward BID and a qualified SkillBase First Aid instructor. Mansfield Forward BID runs and delivers the course; SkillBase First Aid supplies the syllabus, materials and certificates.

What to bring

Just yourself and a pen.

Where and when

The Chamber Room, first floor, Mansfield Old Town Hall, Market Place, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1HX

9:00am to 4:00pm. Please arrive about 15 minutes early.

Prices

Mansfield Forward BID Member: £10

Non BID Member: £50

Eventbrite's booking fee is added at checkout. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the course; Eventbrite's booking fee is not refunded.

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