Courses

Our team of experienced trainers work flexibly and supportively with individuals, organisations and businesses to increase mental health knowledge and skills in our local community.

Our training income helps support funding the work of our charity and helping people recovering from mental health challenges and the wider community to live well.

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Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 1 hour

The menopause can be life-changing physically, but over 40% of people experiencing it aren’t aware of the mental health impact of this life stage. Nearly 70% of people going through the menopause experience anxiety, depression, and other psychological symptoms. This training has been developed in response to increase awareness about the significant impact the menopause can have on a person’s wellbeing.

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Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 12 weeks

As communities face increasing hardship, staff and volunteers may encounter stress and hopelessness and as a result feel stressed and overwhelmed themselves. Support from community and third sector organisations has become even more vital and in demand. This mental health and wellbeing programme is a joint venture delivered by CPSL Mind and Living Sport with funding kindly provided by Living Sport. For more information, please contact info@livingsport.co.uk

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Mental health first aid

Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 4 hours

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) develops over time and it is important that first aiders update their training every three years to perform their role safely and effectively.

This course will update your knowledge of mental health support and refresh your skills to ensure you’re equipped for the role. Additionally, you’ll gain unlimited access to support, learning, online events, digital tools through the MHFAider® Support App® for 3 years.

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Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 3 hours

Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think – one in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.

This workshop will equip you with the knowledge to spot warning signs, ask directly about suicide, support someone to stay safe and look after your own wellbeing.

Discounts are offered to third sectors, enquire for more information, or take look at these free-to-attend sessions.

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Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 4 hours

Approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year.

This Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course will provide you with an understanding of common mental health problems and how to support somebody in distress. You will receive a certificate and handbook on completing the course.

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Hand drawn blue alarmclock Course length: 3 hours

Gain a solid understanding of mental health and wellbeing on this introductory course. Learn how to identify signs of stress and common mental health problems as well as how to maintain positive mental health for yourself and others.

Did you know we also offer a 1-hour version of this course? Contact us at training@cpslmind.org.uk to find out more. We also offer discounts to third sectors, enquire for more information.

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