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First Steps Seminar

A short overview of common mental health problems

The First Steps Seminar is a short session which provides a very basic overview of a number of common mental health issues and an introduction to suicide awareness. It can be delivered in one 2-hour session, or split into two 1-hour seminars if preferred.

Seminar content:

Here are the topics covered in the First Steps Seminar:

  • The scale of the problem

  • Stress and stress management

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • What helps manage anxiety and depression?

  • When should we intervene?

  • Suicide

  • Substance abuse and suicide

  • Supporting someone who may be suicidal

Upcoming public seminar dates

Sorry, there are no upcoming dates for this seminar. If you're interested, please contact us for a bespoke quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Check out the answers to some common questions below. If you want to ask something else, please contact us.

  • Public dates for the First Steps Seminar are priced above. However, if you are signing up a group of more than 4 people, please contact us for a bespoke quote and we will provide you with a competitive individual quote to match your requirements.

  • Yes, upon completion of the seminar you will receive a PDF certificate by email. We do not currently provide printed certificates for our mental health training courses, workshops and seminars.

  • Yes, we always incorporate time for comfort breaks within our training programmes. You will be informed of timings at the start of the session.

  • Anyone aged 18 years or over is welcome to attend the First Steps Seminar.