DID YOU KNOW
72 million working days are lost each due to mental ill health
1 in 20 of us may be having thoughts of suicide
1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem each year
1 in 5 of us have experienced two more core symptoms of depression in 2020/21
Men aged 45-50 are 70% more likely to die by suicide due to mental ill health
75% of all mental ill health starts before the age of 18
Suicide is the leading cause of death of young people aged 15-19
Approx £56 billion is lost each year due to time taken off work due to mental ill health
BECOME A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER WITH MHFA ENGLAND
TLS are accredited to run and qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider in England and Suicide First Aid for the NCSPET accredited by City and Guilds
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Would you know how to help?
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental ill health can strike at any time and can affect people from all walks of life. Although things are improving, stigma still exists around mental ill health. As a society, we don't tend to know how to take care of our mental health like we do our physical health. This means that people may not know how to support a friend, family member or colleague experiencing a mental health issue, or where to go for support with their own mental health.
Become a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening. You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping yourself safe. You’ll also learn how to empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing therapy services through their GP, their school or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and more. What’s more, you’ll gain an understanding of how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around you.
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Key messages
– Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid
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– MHFA England is the only provider of licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training in England. Information about MHFA England and its courses can be found at mhfaengland.org
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– MHFA England training provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support
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– MHFA England’s mission is to help people develop the skills to look after their own and others' wellbeing and reduce the stigma associated with mental ill health.
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– MHFA England training, courses and Instructor Members are continually quality assured, using robust assessment and evaluation measures
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– MHFA is an internationally recognised course, taught in 30 countries around the world. There are now over 7 million people trained in MHFA skills worldwide
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BECOME A SUICIDE FIRST AIDER
CITY AND GUILDS ACCREDITED
Since creation as a Accredited Unit of Learning programme, this one-day training solution has met the learning needs of multiple groups, from police and other First Responders, through to clergy, veteran support providers, domestic abuse practitioners, community helpers, healthcare practitioners including primary and secondary care, in addition to housing, social care, security officers, armed forces, the education sectors, accredited councilors and more…
In sum, it gives learners the tools and knowledge they need to understand suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and that simple skills are all that are required to help someone with thoughts of suicide, stay safe from their thoughts, and cope.
First Developed in 2002, in Australia, and later developed for UK from 2013, SFA: Suicide First Aid through Understanding Suicide Intervention (SFAUSI) is:
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Evidence based: Two independent evaluations in 2016 and 2017 by Dr Paul Rogers. A cohort total of 315 participants, in the UK and Trinidad. Significant statistical change in 14 of 19 measures was noted. Increased confidence and reduced anxiety in dealing with suicide, were the leading outcomes. SFAUSI is described as the Gold Standard in suicide prevention training.
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Recognition: by City and Guilds Institute (C&G), forming 6 credits at level 4 ‘Understanding Suicide Interventions’ is the UK’s national Accredited Unit of Learning in suicide prevention. The assessment is based on knowledge demonstrated via a written assignment.
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Externally moderated: all tutor performance is subject to external moderation by the awarding body, C&G Institute. Teaching is subject to scrutiny including interviews with learners and quality assurance checks.
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Flexibly delivered: to accommodate the professional and cultural needs of the different sectors that require training. The programme has set learning goals with content developed relevant to learners need.
CPD ACCREDITED COURSES IN NEURODIVERSITY
What is neurodiversity?
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Neurodiversity is a relatively new term in mental health practice. It means accepting the idea that it’s perfectly normal for our brains to function in many different ways. And it means accepting all the behavioural traits that result from that huge diversity.
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A neurodivergent person’s brain functions in one or more ways that differ from a typical person. For example, neurodivergent people may be diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or dyspraxia.
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In the past these conditions were viewed as “problems” that needed fixing. But neurodiversity focuses on a more appropriate way of celebrating, respecting, and handling these conditions.
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The qualities and traits that are created by neurodiversity vary from exceptional perceptions of the world to high abilities with computer software, to enhanced creativity.
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Why is neurodiversity important?
Neurotypical people were previously considered “normal”, and neurodiverse people were thought of as “abnormal”. Thankfully attitudes have changed, and this error in thinking is now being corrected. Neurodiversity is now recognised in the context of law and employment.
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It’s estimated that 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodiverse. People would previously mistake these divergences as “laziness”.
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Neurodiverse people are at an increased risk of suffering from mental illness and poor well-being. This can be due to a lack of support or recognition, both socially and in the workplace.
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Some neurodiverse people can thrive in the workplace and build resilience to the difficulties they might face. But for others, working can be a struggle, and they may be battling depression, stress, and bullying.
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How our neurodiversity training can help you
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Do you want your workforce to communicate better?
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Do you want to build a truly inclusive working culture?
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Do you want to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect that’s key to attracting and retaining top talent?
Better understanding and support equals a more inclusive working culture. And the best way to achieve this is through the specialist training we provide. Our CPD-certified Neurodiversity In The Workplace training equips you with the tools to recognise and unlock the potential of neurodiverse talent in your business.
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