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First Response First Aid (FRFA) Ltd, an approved training provider, is inviting businesses and their staff to join a mental health first aid taster session aimed at improving the recognition of mental health issues and promoting wellbeing. These online sessions will be offered free of charge on 21st June 2024, empowering professionals across all sectors, including healthcare and childcare, to boost mental health awareness and create healthier, more supportive workplaces.
These hour-long taster sessions, normally costing £79 per person, will provide participants with a glimpse into the essential skills and knowledge necessary to support mental health effectively, covering vital topics and techniques included in FRFA’s accredited mental health training courses.
Participants have the option to attend one of two informative sessions. The Adult Mental Health First Aid session will focus on recognising and responding to mental health challenges in adults and is scheduled for Friday 21 June 2024, from 12:30 to 1:30pm. The Youth Mental Health First Aid session is designed for childcare professionals and will introduce key skills to support young people’s mental wellbeing, taking place on Friday 21 June 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00pm.
Ben Buxton, Head of Business Development at FRFA, stated: “We are excited to offer these enriching taster sessions to professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of mental health.
“This is a unique opportunity to explore the transformative impact of mental health first aid in diverse workplace settings.”
For registration and further details on the mental health first aid taster sessions, please visit the FRFA website.
First Response First Aid (FRFA) is an approved training provider offering a variety of courses, including first aid, mental health, fire marshal, manual handling, people handling, food hygiene, and eLearning, to organisations of all sizes and individuals throughout the UK. More information and a full list of courses are available at www.firstresponsefirstaid.co.uk.