{"id":11808,"date":"2022-01-19T09:54:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T09:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/?page_id=11808"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:54:46","slug":"mhfa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/employee-handbook\/health-and-wellbeing\/mhfa\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you, or someone you are concerned about, are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress.<\/p>\n

They are not therapists or psychiatrists but they can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions about Mental Health First Aid please contact healthandwellbeing@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mental Health First Aid Contact Form<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Mental Health First Aiders<\/h4>\n

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John Lynch<\/strong><\/p>\n

07970284230<\/p>\n

john.lynch@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I chose to become an Mental Health First Aider because of where I work. We spend so much time looking after our pupils\u2019 wellbeing that we tend to neglect our own. Having spoken to staff and others it seems that more people are struggling with their wellbeing so the best way to help was to become a Mental Health First Aider.<\/p>\n

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Nia Wyn Jones<\/strong><\/p>\n

07971951743<\/p>\n

nia.wyn-jones@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I decided to take up the opportunity to become a Mental Health First Aider as I really enjoy working with people and have an interest in mental health. I strongly believe that having a healthy and positive mental health is really important, and I will try my best to help people achieve this. I\u2019m empathetic and a good listener, and always happy to help anyone who needs support.<\/p>\n

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Helen Doughty<\/strong><\/p>\n

01970 633049<\/p>\n

helen.doughty@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hi, my name is Helen Doughty. I decided to become a MHFA because I wanted to be able to help people. I am usually the person my friends turn to when they want a shoulder to cry on or a good listener. The last 2 years have been tough going for many of us dealing with the pressures of juggling homeworking, family life, pandemic anxiety or isolation. Having somewhere to turn where you will be listened to non-judgementally and helped, can make all the difference. I hope to be able to do that for you.<\/p>\n

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Gail Nolan<\/strong><\/p>\n

07854 106891 \/\u00a001545 572649<\/p>\n

Gail.Nolan2@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I wanted to become a Mental Health First Aider because I am passionate about helping people, especially those with mental health conditions. I feel it\u2019s important to have Mental Health First Aiders in the work place so we are able to speak to people who don\u2019t feel they are able to speak to their managers. Looking after yourself and your family is so important and whilst it may seem there is no hope, there really is, it may be a very long journey with bumps in the road but the destination is always there at the end.<\/p>\n

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Cathy Hutton<\/strong><\/p>\n

01970 633584<\/p>\n

Catherine.hutton2@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I became a MHFA because it could be any of us struggling, so it\u2019s important to me to ensure I notice the warning signs and know how to get help for that person. It\u2019s also essential that we break down mental health stigmas in society; I see my role as a Mental Health First Aider as playing a part in this.<\/p>\n

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Tallulah Moonlight<\/strong><\/p>\n

01970 633719 \/\u00a007479886884<\/p>\n

Tallulah.Moonlight@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

For me, wellbeing is one of the cornerstones of life. I hope to make a positive contribution to someone, who needs acceptance, compassion and soothing and to increase their happiness and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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David Salter<\/strong><\/p>\n

01970 633078<\/p>\n

David.Salter@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I signed up to the course because the issues surrounding mental health are more prevalent now than ever before. Not only is it a useful skill to have in the workplace but it\u2019s applicable to all areas of life. As a free public space Ceredigion museum welcomes a ride range of visitors with different needs and requirements. We also work alongside local organisations, support groups and initiatives caring for vulnerable people so it is important we make them feel as welcome as possible.<\/p>\n

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Nicola<\/strong>\u00a0Willis<\/strong><\/p>\n

07815993638<\/p>\n

Nicola.<\/a>w<\/a>illis@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I feel strongly about the power of talking.\u00a0 Having previously worked within the domestic abuse sector I have seen how important recognising mental health is and getting appropriate support.\u00a0 Sometimes what seems like the little things can quickly build up to big things.\u00a0 Having someone to speak to openly and without judgment and to share your thoughts with can make all the difference. I want to remove the stigma and help people feel less alone.<\/p>\n

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Robert Evans<\/strong><\/p>\n

07796147860<\/p>\n

Robert.Evans@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I feel that mental health is still a misunderstood topic and I want to be able to \u00a0help myself and others at work.<\/p>\n

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Gareth Davies<\/strong><\/p>\n

01970 633809 \/\u00a007583895857<\/p>\n

Gareth.JohnDavies@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Not really sure what to say but I guess I signed up to the course to offer my help to anyone who may need it. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging to everyone so\u00a0I signed \u00a0to offer my help if needed.<\/p>\n

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Alison Greeley<\/strong><\/p>\n

07816587311<\/p>\n

Greeleya5@hwbcymru.net<\/a><\/p>\n

I was interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aid volunteer as it sounded like a really interesting and necessary project. We all experience times in our lives which are difficult to deal with and just knowing that there is someone to talk to can really help.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Bailey<\/strong><\/p>\n

01545 572245<\/p>\n

Sarah.Bailey@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I became a Mental Health First Aider because I believe that we need to highlight how important it is to have somebody to talk to, and just having somebody to listen.<\/p>\n

Covid-19 and homeworking have affected everyone in different ways, but our ability to interact with others and for colleagues to be able to support each other isn\u2019t as easy.<\/p>\n

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Catherine Cooper<\/strong><\/p>\n

catherine.cooper@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I feel that supporting our colleagues with mental health first aid provision is just as important as providing physical first aid assistance. I wanted to become a Mental Health First Aider as I realised that many of us sometimes struggle with the pressures of daily life and would greatly benefit from greater understanding from our team, and a friendly ear to talk to. With this training I can now help colleagues identify when more help from professionals is needed, and provide a \u201cgo to\u201d for support.<\/p>\n

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Angela Sawyer<\/strong><\/p>\n

angela.sawyer@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

I decided to become a mental health first aider as the past two years have highlighted how important it is to look after everyone\u2019s mental health as well as their physical health. Having the training has given me the tools and knowledge to feel confident in my ability to recognise when someone may need help and offer them some support on their road to recovery.<\/p>\n

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Jill Lowry<\/strong><\/p>\n

jill.lowry@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

My interest in Mental Health First Aid is as a result of being involved with various people around me having periods of poorer mental health. I felt I needed some guidance as to how to deal with these situations in future and some reassurance that I wouldn\u2019t make their situation worse. I\u2019m always happy to listen and help wherever I can. Sometimes it\u2019s easier to talk to someone you aren\u2019t close to, or who is a few steps removed from your everyday life.<\/p>\n

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Eirlys Lloyd<\/strong><\/p>\n

_eirlys.lloyd@ceredigion.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

To be there to help others\u00a0who may need that extra bit of help. Many people feel isolated since working from home and if I can be there to help others who may need to talk about\u00a0how they are feeling, then I am here ready to listen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you, or someone you are concerned about, are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. They are not therapists or psychiatrists but they can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required. If you have any questions about Mental Health […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":10356,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11808","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-employee-handbook"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11808"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11808\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14765,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11808\/revisions\/14765"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceri.cerenet.org.uk\/portal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}