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As a newly trained therapist in 2004, mental illness was an area where I knew I needed to know more. I wanted to be better informed about the various common types of mental illnesses. To be able to recognize your symptoms with a client and to know what to do. I thought it would give me a better understanding of clients with a history of mental health problems, no matter why they consult me, and it would also enable me to handle it when I met someone in a severe crisis. I had heard of clients who experienced a psychotic episode during therapy: what should I do as a responsible expert in this situation? Honestly, I was not sure.
At the end of 2005, I heard a radio talk show about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a new Scottish NHS initiative that seemed to offer what it wanted in a 12-hour intensive course. In my research, I discovered that she came from Australia and that Scotland was among the growing number of countries that adopted her. It covered a wide range of mental health problems aimed at ordinary people, not at doctors, and provided the desired diagnostic, support, and signaling techniques. Bingo! I hurried to reserve a seat, only to find that I could not. Scottish residents only; Without exception, until the English NHS took over what they could (or did not) do, I could not prove the course. It was annoying; I was happy to pay; I just wanted to work out.
I got it thanks to the support of colleagues, many of whom were from APHP. I found an accredited Scottish coach ready to travel. A letter to other therapists aroused enough interest that a course would be profitable if we shared the costs. That's why I organized an internship at a local hotel in March 2006. I am very grateful to those who answered a question from an unknown colleague and joined me for two fantastic days. Online training, networking, and discussion, as well as the APHP for accepting the course in recognition of our CPD requirement. With the MHFA handbook on the shelf and the NHS Scotland wall-mounted certificate, I return to my practice with greater confidence and understanding of mental health issues.
Two years later, the English NHS released a version of MHFA. It is heavily based on the Scottish model, with contributions from Lewes and Wealden MIND and NIMHE (National Institute of Mental Health in England), and is now being implemented nationwide. It teaches the same theories, techniques, and strategies as the Scottish version, but instead of NHS Scotland, the Nursing Improvement Association, established at the request of the Ministry of Health, is the accreditation body. Successful participants will receive a centrally delivered CSIP certificate and a First Aid Manual on Mental Health (England). Like their colleagues elsewhere, the MHFA initiative in English is not aimed at qualified psychiatrists, but at all adults: anyone can take the course. However, priority target groups are those who may be confronted with mental health problems, such as: As auxiliary workers in the health service, the staff of the Front and Council, prison and probation officers and the like. Will be at the top of the list in England. Like any other place.
The goals of the PSSM are:
⧪ Save life if a person can be a danger to themselves or others; For example, suicidal thoughts, self-harm or psychosis
⧪ Provide help to prevent mental health problems from becoming a more severe condition.
Promote the restoration of good mental health.
⧪ Comfort a person who has a mental health problem.
By raising awareness of mental health problems, the course also aims to raise awareness and, as a result, reduce the stigma and stigma that can occur in people with mental illness.
It should be emphasized that this course does not train therapists to deal with clients' mental health issues, especially with clients in crisis. My initial training in hypnotherapy taught me to pass these clients directly to professional medical help, and MHFA teaches the same. Where we have always been, the equation in the pre- and post-emergency phases is all about "mutual help": what a person can do in addition to any treatments or medicines prescribed by their doctor. We can not treat severe clinical depression, but once the patient is stable and receives medication and therapy, we can help him relax, develop self-confidence and self-esteem, and take positive steps to recover. By providing a good foundation for the practicalities of poor mental health and a range of strategic emergency tools, MHFA has helped me to read my clients better and help them recover. And He has prepared me for everything. I can find myself on the path of crisis or extreme fear.
My interest in this aspect of my work was so aroused by the initial training that I kept in touch with those involved. Last year, I was fortunate enough to get a place in the first cohort that completed training as an MHFA approved instructor in England. This article does not constitute a professional application, although, in addition to my ongoing clinical practice, I now teach several courses per month for groups of up to fifteen participants, mainly in the optional field. I want to draw my colleagues' attention to the existence of this initiative, which is currently being implemented in England, is being introduced in Wales and has existed in Scotland for several years. I believe that hypnotherapy and psychotherapy are firmly anchored in the category of "priority audiences" identified by the local TCP or not, and when offered training, they are rewarding and useful to local colleagues. Unfortunately, the places for trainers currently are mainly intended for large organizations and public institutions that want to use internal trainers for their staff, but some independent trainers can work with a little luck or perseverance to find a local course. I will gladly answer your questions about the course content or help you find a coach or course if colleagues want to contact me.
A representative from our local ambulance, who has been specializing in world-class service for years, told me how satisfied he was with work outside of work when faced with an emergency and the ability to help him. A short time later, during a PSSM course, I thought about it and advised workers whose clients are often in need or crisis. When we first looked at the theme of recognition and response to suicidal thoughts, I found that some of them had recently lost a close colleague in this way and were affected by such a tragedy, and people were always touched. Despite training for professional purposes, it becomes clear that her new skills apply equally to her personal life. In other words, if they had to face another emergency, they might be able to help next time. According to statistics, one in four Britons had a mental health problem. According to statistics, it seems to me that mental health, first aid, can be as important as those who enter the green category with a white cross.
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