Mental health first aiders - Adult Services
Simon Bray I have supported staff, friends and members of they public using the skills I acquired from the Mental Health First Aider training. I gained so much from it that I took a secondment with Mental Health Reablement Team,and now work for them permanently.
Paul Cooke I decided to become a mental health first aider because I believe mental health should be given the same level of attention as physical health. I wanted the confidence to step in, reassure and support, whilst signposting to professional help.
Hannah Gayle I became a mental Health first aider as I wanted to try and normalise talking about mental health. We all have fluctuating mental health and that is absolutely ok. I want to encourage people to seek support and know that they have someone to talk to who will not judge them.
Joanne Hobson I can offer a kind, caring, listening ear to someone when they need it most. It’s good to talk and knowing you have someone you can trust who is non-judgemental about your experiences, may give you a sense of relief.
Michelle Luerssen I want to offer support with a open ear to staff/work/colleagues etc we live in fast challenging world so it’s important to take time to listen/reassure everyone deserves the right to be treated with Dignity which is essential to the human life as water, food, and oxygen without Dignity/Respect identity is erased.
Lisa McDermott I want to ensure that people whom feel they are feeling low or struggling with the loneliness of Mental Health feel able to confide and access regular support meetings in a confidential setting, either in the work place or in their own home.
Heather Newton I wanted to become a MHFA is so that I have the Tool Kit to be able to support and offer further support networks available to those that may find themselves in a position where they require the help to improve their Mental Health.
Emma Redford I joined to be a MHFA to gain an in depth knowledge around mental health and offer support to people who are experiencing mental health.
Joanne Robinson I had 18 years’ experience before moving to Learning disabilities. Since COVID 19 I noticed how it affected myself, my family and especially my work colleagues who each really struggled with it, some are still struggling. I also went through a family crisis the end of last year which effected my husband and daughter, finally we came through the other end. I feel there is still a stigma out there and if I can be part of a group to try and make a difference, I want to be part of it.
Rachel Young I feel that there are many people out there that need someone to talk to if they are struggling with their mental health. It’s helpful, if someone at work can listen and offer advice, especially if somebody doesn’t feel that they have the time or confidence to initiate a conversation with an outside source/professional.
Diane Smith I’ve worked in mental health for 21years but still felt I could gain more knowledge by attending the course. We all have periods of low self-esteem and anxiety, but these last few years have increased those episodes and we are needing the support from other people more each day. I am here to offer advice and information that helps to support in any way.
Liz Bostock I became a mental health first aider because I believe having the right support when you are facing challenges relating to your mental health is of the utter most importance, in our personal lives and at work. I hope to be a safe space that my peers/colleagues can approach and feel they will be heard and supported to the best of my ability.