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28 Autumn/Winter 2021 T he Coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health, making this year’s day the most important yet. According to research, more than half of adults (60%) and over two thirds of young people (68%) said their mental health got worse during lockdown (16,000 people surveyed). HAE EHA’s Mental Health First Aid course runs for one day and for those who want to become a Certified Mental Health First Aider for their company. Delegates will learn how to spot signs of mental illness, how a positive mental health culture can be supported in the workplace, and give them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance. BECOME A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER Spaces now available for Level 2 award. USEFUL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES HAE EHA has collated some useful guidance and resources surrounding mental health, these can be found below. NHS Every Mind Matters Campaign WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION • Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013 to 2030 • What to do in times of stress MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION • Guide: How to Look After Your Mental Health • Guide: How to Support Mental Health at Work • Guide: How to Manage and Reduce Stress • Guide: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety BUILDING MENTAL HEALTH • 5 Steps to Building a Successful Mental Health Culture in the Workplace MIND - DO ONE THING CAMPAIGN This year HAE EHA, along with the mental health charity Mind, are asking members to do one thing, or make a small change to help improve mental health. Resources and guidance to help you Do One Thing, can be viewed here. HAE EHA RESOURCES • 5 Ways to Wellbeing Mental Health Campaign • HAE EHA’s Mental Health First Aid Course COURSE BREAKDOWN: • What is First Aid for Mental Health? • Identifying mental health conditions • Providing advice and starting a conversation • Understanding stress • Mental health conditions • The effects of drugs and alcohol • First Aid for Mental Health action plan • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace The course takes place in Birmingham on Thursday, November 25th 2021. The cost is £150 plus VAT per person, and delegates who complete will receive a Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health. To book delegates please call 0121 380 4617. <<