Learn how to create a supportive and open environment for mental health and wellbeing at work, helping everyone thrive and perform at their best.
Become an MHFA Champion in just one day, gaining an understanding of common mental health issues, the confidence to advocate for awareness, the skills to recognise signs of mental ill health, and the ability to support positive wellbeing."
Discuss past and present attitudes/experience around palliative care Holistic palliative care Discuss considerations and difficult conversat About this event Discuss past and present attitudes/experience around palliative care Holistic palliative care Discuss considerations and difficult conversations Accountability Advantages and disadvantages of using syringe driver Equipment required Documentation and Labelling syringes Monitoring patient checks Commonly used drugs Syringes Sites to use and avoid Use of drugs beyond licence Commonly used drugs Troubleshooting Give a practical demonstration of how to set up a syringe pump Practical session setting up a McKinley T34 syringe pump – you will need to the unit if an alternative machine is required.
Developing a network of MHFA Champions is a key step in creating a mentally healthy workplace. The MHFA Champion one-day course will give you all the skills you need to be an MHFA Champion. This one-day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you: An understanding of common mental health issues Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness Ability to spot signs of mental ill-health Skills to support positive wellbeing 1 Introduction to MHFA and understanding mental health (3 hours 30 mins) About Mental Health First Aid About mental health and stress in the workplace Stigma and discrimination Depression Anxiety disorders Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis) Early warning signs of mental ill-health Alcohol, drugs and mental health 2 MHFA Champion in practice (3 hours 30 mins) Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis Suicide Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgementally Action 3: Give support and information Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help Action 5: Encourage other supports Recovery Building a mentally healthy workplace Action planning for using MHFA
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