CWU Awareness & Mental Health First Aid

The CWU recommends two courses to enable our Reps to better support members with mental health issues in the workplace.

CWU Mental Health Awareness is aimed at H&S Reps and IR Reps.

This course will help Reps to:

  • Develop a better understanding of Mental Health in general
  • Develop a better understanding of work related Mental Health issues
  • Develop a better understanding of Disability Discrimination Law and how it applies to people with Mental Health issues
  • Develop some practical skills for dealing with Mental Health related issues
  • Produce an action plan to work with members and employers to develop a strategy for Mental Health issues

This course is designed to ensure that everyone gets the chance to participate fully through working in small groups, taking part in group discussions, role play and practical exercises.

 

Both courses can be delivered residentially or regionally. If your branch is interested in setting up a regional course, please contact Maxine Todd (Course Administrator) at mtodd@cwu.org or 01993 843373.

If you wish to apply for a course please download an application form here, get it signed by your Branch Secretary and send it to:

Maxine Todd,

CWU Education & Training Centre,

Alvescot Lodge,

Alvescot,

Bampton,

Oxon OX18 2PY

mtodd@cwu.org

  

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

This course teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis – and even potentially stop a crisis from happening.

You’ll learn to recognise warning signs of mental ill health, and develop the skills and confidence to approach and support someone while keeping yourself safe.

You’ll also learn how to empower someone to access the support they might need for recovery or successful management of symptoms. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing therapy services through their GP or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and more.

What’s more, you’ll gain an understanding of how to support positive wellbeing and tackle stigma in the world around you.

Here is a link to the MHFA web site https://mhfaengland.org/individuals/adult/ which will give you a greater understanding of the courses available – our preference is for members to complete the 2 day course. We would advise people not to book a course directly with MHFA as we are able to make arrangements with tutors at a much reduced cost. Please contact …… with details of your requirements or any enquiries.