Training provider launches free online mental health first aid taster sessions

WEST MIDLANDS, UK. June 4th, 2024 - Approved training provider First Response First Aid (FRFA) Ltd is inviting businesses and its employees to participate in a mental health first aid taster session to improve recognition of mental health issues and promote wellbeing. The online sessions will be provided free of charge on 21st June 2024 to empower professionals across all industries, including healthcare and childcare, to boost mental health awareness and foster healthier, more supportive workplaces. 

 

The hour-long taster sessions, usually valued at £79 per person, will offer participants a glimpse into the essential skills and knowledge needed to support mental health effectively and introduce vital topics and techniques covered in FRFA’s accredited mental health training courses. 

 

Participants can select from two informative sessions. Adult Mental Health First Aid provides insights into recognising and responding to mental health challenges in adults. This takes place on Friday 21 June 2024 from 12:30 – 1:30pm. There is also Youth Mental Health First Aid which is tailored for childcare professionals and introduces valuable skills to support young individuals' mental wellbeing. This will be held on Friday 21 June 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00pm. 

Ben Buxton, Head of Business Development at FRFA said: “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.” 

 

Registration and further details on the mental health first aid taster sessions can be found on the FRFA website. 

 

First Response First Aid (FRFA) is an approved training provider offering a range of first aid, mental health, fire marshal, manual handling, people handling, food hygiene and eLearning courses to organisations of all sizes, as well as individuals, throughout the UK. More information and a full range of courses can be found at www.firstresponsefirstaid.co.uk.  

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