The importance of this training lies in the opportunity it offers to make a difference to the lives of people who are going through difficult situationss. Early and appropriate support can help to reduce the emotional impact and prevent more serious consequences for mental health. Thanks to this training in First Aid for Mental Health Students will learn about and become familiar with the first steps to take when we receive someone who may need this care; these are set out in theory and serve as a guide for our actions. Furthermore, it is important to ensure that help is provided in terms of the people’s basic needs, as well as effective coordination within a multidisciplinary team to meet the requirements for successful and professional psychological intervention and care.
First Aid for Mental Health
First Aid
30 mins
Introduction
Objectives
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Apply the first ones psychological support in cases of mental health conditions.
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Define the basic concepts of mental health y emotional well-being.
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To guide and inform the patients and their relatives depending on the emotional situation that arises.
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Learning self-help techniques for dealing with stressors.
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Identifying situations where crisis y emergencies.
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Knowing how to provide accurate and timely information in certain situations.
Table of Contents
VIDEO LESSON 1. DEFINITION OF FIRST AID
VIDEO LESSON 2. WHAT ARE COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS?
VIDEO LESSON 3. STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
VIDEO LESSON 4. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
VIDEO LESSON 5. TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING EMOTIONS
VIDEO LESSON 6. THE 6 STEPS TO SELF-ESTEEM
VIDEO LESSON 7. THOUGHT-STOPPING TECHNIQUE
VIDEO LESSON 8. EXERCISE AND MENTAL HEALTH