1. Mental Health First Aid Wales Comments from course participants 2013 -2014 Over 13,000 people throughout Wales have been trained so far. 1

2. Mental Health First Aid Wales Several colleagues are interested in doing this course if it could be run again this year 2

3. Mental Health First Aid Wales The topic can be very emotional but learning was informal and "fun" It is a brilliant training course, very informative and helpful. 3

4. Mental Health First Aid Wales There was a brilliant mix of teaching, role play and videos I feel that the course was delivered in an approachable and engaging way, with excellent interaction and facilitation of dialogue 4

5. Mental Health First Aid Wales An absolutely wonderful experience. I will take this with me both personally and professionally - fabulous! Thank you 5

6. Mental Health First Aid Wales Helpful and informative training. I feel more confident in asking what can seem intrusive questions 6

7. Mental Health First Aid Wales I would like the Police Officers I work with to attend and for it to be delivered to Officers in general 7

8. Mental Health First Aid Wales The MHFA training was clear and easy to follow for such a difficult topic! Excellent!! 8

9. Mental Health First Aid Wales An absolutely wonderful experience. I will take this with me both personally and professionally - fabulous! Thank you! The whole course was excellent. I wish I had done this years ago This course should be delivered as much as possible to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and support services available 9

10. Mental Health First Aid Wales The course was a real eye-opener! The whole course was excellent! I wish I had done this years ago. There was a good mix of practical activities to cover all learning styles. 10

11. Mental Health First Aid Wales This will really assist with my health visiting Don’t change a thing - it was exactly what I needed to use in my role 11

12. Mental Health First Aid Wales All staff should be encouraged to do this training - very worthwhile 12

13. Mental Health First Aid Wales I thoroughly enjoyed the training and feel that I have gained some valuable knowledge to help me to assist others Excellent training - very informative and a good mix of activities kept it interesting. Follow-on training should be available. 13

14. Mental Health First Aid Wales The trainer was well informed and easy to listen to and understand The only problem with the course was that it did not last long enough. It was full of Interesting topics and explanations 14

15. Mental Health First Aid Wales It really brought it home that a mental illness can happen to anyone and any family I have learned some useful strategies and now feel more confident to carry them out 15

16. Mental Health First Aid Wales The course fulfilled my expectation and ambition. I would now like to take my understanding and improve the skills in order to greater help in my role as a paramedic 16

17. Mental Health First Aid Wales All was superb! The best course I have done! Thank you I would like to take part in more training !! It was brilliant!! One of the best courses that I have attended. Make it mandatory for all support workers 17

18. Mental Health First Aid Wales There are many other topics which could be included but then we would be here all week! However, we covered each area in depth with enough info to equip us to help our client group Push it out to schools and care- workers and raise as much awareness as possible 18

19. Mental Health First Aid Wales Two days of very pleasurable learning. I feel much more confident to deal with the topic. Many thanks More people should know that this is available 19

20. Mental Health First Aid Wales It was excellent. Very well presented, thorough, clear, concise and supportive. It’s the best course I've been on in a long time! Thank you. Absolutely fantastic! Great course & presentation! Could we have refresher training yearly? 20