Mental Health First Aider Training

Our Mental Health First Aider Course (2 days) is open to all staff, with courses taking place every 1-2 months across Gateshead Health sites.

To find this directly in ESR, search ‘Mental Health First Aid’ in the Course Catalogue of the My Learning area, or click here to log-in to ESR and be taken directly to upcoming dates. A 4-hour refresher training course is also available and can be booked here.

Those who participate:

• gain an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• learn practical skills to spot triggers and signs of mental health issues
• be powered with the confidence to step in, reassure and support those in distress by using the mental health first aid action plan
• enhance their interpersonal skills, such as non-judgemental listening
• boost knowledge of further support, helping others to recover; and
• better your understanding of how to keep yourself safe while performing MHFA duties

Mental Health Champions Training for Line Managers

Our Mental Health Champions Training for Line Managers (1 Day) training is another Mental Health First Aid accredited session and is open to all people managers in the Gateshead Group with courses taking place every 1-2 months across Gateshead Health sites.

To find this directly in ESR, search ‘Mental Health Champions’ in the Course Catalogue of the My Learning area, or click here and log-in to be taken directly to available upcoming dates.

Those who participate:

• are given access to a workbook, reference manual and quick reference card for the mental health first aid action plan
• gain the knowledge and confidence to provide mental health first aid for common mental health issues
• boost their understanding of how to help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support postiive wellbeing

Booking Instructions

To check for additional dates, you’ll need to find the relevant course in ESR. Once logged-in, click the circle which contains your initials in the top right hand corner of the page. From the drop-down menu that appears, select ‘Go to My ESR Portal’.

Now, use the left-hand navigation bar and find ‘My Learning’. Click this option. You’ll be taken to the ‘My Learning Home Page’. On the left side, you’ll see a square titled ‘Course Catalogue’. In the search bar…

• Type ‘Mental Health First Aid’ for our 2-day MHFA course, suitable for all; or
• Type ‘Mental Health Champions’ for our targeted 1-day line manager session

When you’ve clicked search, you’ll see the relevant course pop up. You’ll see a cog icon titled ‘Enrol’ next to the topic title. Click the cog and you’ll be taken to a page where you’ll see a list of available dates to book on to the relevant training course. Click enrol on your preferred date, location and time to register.

For any additional support in making a booking, please contact [email protected].