It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the closure of You Raise Me Up due to a lack of ongoing financial support.

We have loved being able to support so many families for the last 15 years in memory of Megan and Jane Brooks.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the charity for the past 15 years and we are so grateful to have had this opportunity for as long as we have.
We also pay tribute to all our staff, counsellors and supporters – including many local businesses – for all the hard work they have done. It has been a privilege working with everyone.
You Raise Me Up has been an incredibly special place for so many and we will treasure the experiences we have had and the wonderful families we have met.
This decision has not been easy and we have explored all viable options, but unfortunately due to a lack of sustained financial support and rising operational costs we can no longer operate.
This is an incredibly difficult time and we know how much upset this will cause. But we are immensely proud of everything You Raise Me Up has achieved. Megan and Jane’s legacy will continue beyond the organisation itself.
As of now we will no longer be operating. Our priority now is to ensure a responsible and compassionate wind-down.
Should you have any questions, please email trustees@youraisemeup.co.uk

You Raise Me Up is delighted to offer you this opportunity to attend the subsidised 2-day Mental Health First Aid for Adults course

On completion of the course you will receive a Mental Health First Aider certificate as well as a MHFA manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it.

This course focuses on developing peoples understanding of mental ill health, their skills when giving help to someone experiencing a mental health issue and how to improve wellbeing and to promote the recovery of good mental health.

The numbers are strictly limited to 12 people per course  so please book early.

Course Aims/Objectives:

  • To preserve life where a person may be at risk of harm to themselves or others
  • To provide help to prevent the mental health issue from becoming more serious before professional help arrives
  • To promote the recovery of good mental health
  • To provide comfort to a person with a mental health issue
  • To raise awareness of mental health issues in the community
  • To reduce stigma and discrimination
  • To improve own health and wellbeing

By the end of the course attendees will be able to;

  • Recognise the symptoms of mental ill health
  • Provide initial help
  • Guide the person toward appropriate help
  • Be mindful of their own wellbeing

The course will cover the following:

  • Why Mental Health First Aid?
  • The Mental Health First Aid action plan
  • What is mental health?
  • Impact of mental health issues
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • What is depression?
  • Symptoms of depression
  • Risk factors for depression
  • Depression in the workplace
  • Suicide figures
  • Alcohol, drugs and mental health
  • First aid for suicidal crisis
  • Non-judgemental listening skills
  • First aid for depression
  • Treatment and resources for depression
  • Self-care
  • What is an anxiety disorder?
  • First aid for anxiety disorders
  • Crisis first aid after a traumatic event
  • Alcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders
  • Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders
  • Cognitive distortions and CBT
  • Personality disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Self-harm
  • What is psychosis?
  • Risk factors for psychosis
  • Alcohol, drugs and psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Warning signs of developing psychosis
  • Crisis first aid for acute psychosis
  • Treatment and resources for psychosis
  • Recovery and building resources
  • Action planning for using MHFA

Target Audience:

Any adult working, volunteering or engaging with others on a regular basis.

Trainer:

Adrian Thomas, MHFA Instructor

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please call Leesa 07863916867

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