On target to train 250 Mental Health First Aiders in 2 years

YANA gets closer to reaching its target of training 250 Mental Health First Aiders in East Anglia & Worcestershire in two years.

This month we trained our 200^th Mental Health First Aider, bringing the total to 201. If you, or someone you know, is interested in the 2-day training then take a look at how to apply for a place on one of our MHFA training courses.

A constant flow of enquiries

We received an overwhelming number of new enquires and applications for the Mental Health First Aid training this year.

Many people tell us they find themselves having more conversations they just don’t feel equipped to have. Others have become more aware of issues related to mental health and want to do their bit to help.

Twelve newly trained Mental Health First Aiders — Newly trained Mental Health First Aiders

We were delighted to welcome attendees from a range of businesses including Harrowden Turf, Crop Systems Ltd, NFU Mutual, Kiln Farm Nursery, Wilson Wraight, William Morfoot, the Rural Police, and Essence Foods, plus vets, farmers and farming family members.

They all came together to learn new things about mental health, and often about themselves too.

“Fantastic initiative by YANA, and the trainer was an excellent tutor”

Open and supportive attendees

Mental Health First Aid course delegates after finishing their training with iMind2 — Mental Health First Aid course delegates finish their training

We are always amazed at how well our attendees develop as a cohesive and caring group, facilitated so well by our facilitators.

One attendee recently told us “The group was really supportive and created a safe space”. This makes for a richer learning experience and enables a greater chance of success using the tools learnt.

Investing in mental health

YANA is proud to invest in training so many Mental Health First Aiders in order to equip the sector to be able to take care of its mental health better. The hope is that one day, every farm or business will be confident that they will have contact with at least one person who can help them.

Just as important, is the fact that many crises will be prevented. Catching poor mental health early means lives will be saved.

93% agreed their confidence & knowledge has continued to develop since training with YANA
Of the 15 people that were asked, collectively they used skills learnt to help or support people more than 96 times within the first 6 months of training

Thank you to all our supporters

Newly trained Mental Health First Aiders with their certificates

It is only with the support of every individual and group that has donated to YANA, the Princes Countryside Fund, the Clarke Charitable Trust, and the Norfolk Community Foundation that we have been able to achieve this.

And, of course, thanks has to go to our amazing facilitators who always receive such positive feedback.

“The trainer was excellent and the content and level of practical exercises worked really well”

Seven more Mental Health First Aid courses this year

We are currently taking bookings for the courses listed below. If you are interested in attending the training, email admin@yanahelp.org with your name and contact details.

22nd & 23rd June, Worcestershire
5th & 6th July, Trinity Park, Ipswich
14th & 15th July, Croxton Park, nr Thetford, Norfolk – FULL
7^th & 8^th September, Worcestershire
12^th & 13^th October, Croxton Park, nr Thetford, Norfolk
19^th & 20^th October, Trinity Park, Ipswich
17^th & 18^th November, Norfolk Showground, Norwich

If you, or someone you know, is interested in the 2-day training then take a look at how to apply for a place on one of our MHFA training courses.