Develop a greater awareness of what mental health is and how Mental Health First Aid Skills can help in a crisis, the different types of mental health issues and an understanding of their effects.

• Triggers and Causes of mental health difficulties/ or declines in mental health, that may steer someone towards a downward spiral.

• How to identify early warning signs and red flags of a possible mental health issue.

• Once identified, how to offer initial support and signposting towards appropriate treatment.

• Tools and strategies useful for stabilising and maintaining mental health wellbeing in yourself and others.