Armed Forces Mental Health Training

All employees of the The Veterans Community Network have successfully completed their Armed Forces Mental Health Training. 

How does becoming a Mental Health First Aider help?

Armed Forces Mental Health First Aiders have:

- An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that affect wellbeing for the armed forces community

- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues

- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress

- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening

- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether self-help resources, through the MOD, NHS, or support charities

Independent research and evaluation shows that taking part in an Armed Forces MHFA course:

- Raises awareness and mental health literacy

- Reduces stigma around mental ill health

- Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues

- Encourages people to start a conversation with a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue

- Promotes early intervention which enables recovery