Free farming-focused mental health training is being offered by the Yorkshire Rural Support Network at Holmfirth Attested Auction Market on Monday 2nd December 2024.
Delivered by RABI (the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution), this half-day course will teach the basic tools to recognise signs of those experiencing poor mental health, whilst also recognising the importance of self-care to potentially improve mental health for you and others.
The training will cover the following topics:
- Understanding mental health and its importance
- Recognising key signs and symptoms
- Looking after your own wellbeing
Lunch is included.
Please note: If you cannot attend your booking, there will be a cancellation charge.
Bookings close on Wednesday 20 November.
The training is part of a programme of initiatives to support farmer welfare, funded by the DEFRA Farmer Welfare Fund – read more here.
Additional course for those working with the farming community
As well as the course detailed above, the Yorkshire Rural Support Network is running an additional two-day mental health training course on 4-5th December 2024, specifically for individuals who are already working in an actively supportive role within the rural community.
The aim of this additional course, delivered by Mental Health First Aid England, is to create a wider provision for early intervention and first-level support to anyone experiencing poor mental health.
If you would like to apply for a place on the two-day Mental Health First Aider course, please email isabels@yas.co.uk by Monday 18 November. The course fee is £49 per person (normally £270) funded by the DEFRA Farmer Welfare Fund and includes lunch both days.
