Milestone for MHFA

The two-day certificated course has been delivered in-house to Cam-mind's own staff and volunteers but also to representatives from a wide range of other organisations ranging from local authorities, NHS trusts and various charities to housing associations and colleges as well as members of the public.

“It has been great to have reached such a wide range of people with MHFA,” says Cam-mind instructor Aly Anderson. “We have received really positive feedback so far, with many attendees reporting a considerable increase in their understanding of mental health issues and in their confidence in supporting someone experiencing mental distress,” says Cam-mind instructor Aly Anderson.

“Our aim now is to build on that success and to reach even greater spectrum of people and employers over the next year.”

Mental Health First Aid is a national training programme and equips participants with the skills they need to recognise the symptoms of common mental health problems, provide initial help to someone experiencing mental distress and guide them towards appropriate professional help. On completion of the course, participants receive both a course handbook and certificate.