New Courses from West Sussex Mind

West Sussex Mind is offering Four new courses available to book now!

Supporting young people with eating disorders and coexisting difficulties including autism       

Date: 2 October, 2024

Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Book here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-young-people-with-eating-disorders-tickets-957026250277?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is an online course covering –

• What are eating disorders and why do people with eating disorders resist help?
• Co existing difficulties including autism
• Exploding the myths
• Risk factors and early warning signs
• Where to go for help and awareness of medical risk
• Empathy for the young person who is struggling and the importance of a person centred approach
• Phases of Recovery
• Practical tips for communicating with and supporting young people with eating disorders and their friends and families
• Useful tools to visualise pathways forward

Attendance to this event is priced at £35 per person.

Online Youth Mental Health First Aid     

Date: 7 – 10 October, 2024

Time: 9.30am – 12noon

Book –https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-youth-mental-health-first-aid-with-west-sussex-mind-tickets-883924400677?aff=oddtdtcreator

This course was formally the Two Day Youth Mental Health First Aid course and has been adapted to be delivered virtually by Mental Health First Aid England.

The aims of Youth MHFA are to enable participants to:

• Gain a more in-depth understanding of some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis
• Work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues
• Identify stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
• Support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experience

The YMHFA consists of four live sessions with a total cost of £226.

Online Adult Mental Health First Aid Champion Course   

Date: 22 October, 2024

Time: 9am – 5pm

Book – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-adult-mental-health-first-aid-champion-course-with-west-sussex-mind-tickets-995961416407?aff=oddtdtcreator

This one day course trains you as a 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

This is a one day course delivered via online video conferencing.  Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. Numbers are limited to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

Attendance to this event is priced at £150 per person.

Online Adult Mental Health First Aid Refresher 

Date: 23 October, 2024

Time: 9am – 1pm

Book –https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-adult-mental-health-first-aid-refresher-with-west-sussex-mind-tickets-995979570707?aff=oddtdtcreator

The MHFA Refresher course takes four hours to complete and will enable learners to:

• Keep their knowledge, awareness, and skills of mental health support current
• Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it
• Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan

This online session will cost £150 per person.

Please note, you can only complete this course if you have previously completed the full Adult Mental Health First Aid course no more than 3 years ago – please contact them if you have any questions at- training@westsussexmind.org

They are also running the full 2 day course in November if that is more appropriate (delivered online, over 4x 4 hour sessions) – find details here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-adult-mental-health-first-aid-with-west-sussex-mind-tickets-847086086287?aff=oddtdtcreator