What People Say
"The talk by Applause for thought was extremely insightful about the mental pressures of working in this industry, it started to give us the language that we can now use to talk about those aspects, and gave practical advice on noting those struggles in ourselves and managing them."
Attendee
Mousetrap Theatre Projects
"It was brilliant and totally relevant to working and supporting young people.
We were given a clear perspective of the young person’s view and how to support them empathically. Kate’s encouraging and reassuring manner in delivering the course demonstrated the very skills that she was promoting."
Anne-Marie
Educator and Trainee Counsellor (Youth Mental Health First Aid Course)
"One of the best courses I’ve done in the last few years!"
Adam
Stage Manager (Adult Mental Health First Aid Course)
"It is a brilliant course, expertly delivered by lovely Kate. It has been such an insightful and useful journey and couldn’t have asked for a better 2 weeks and more! I genuinely couldn’t thank you enough!"
Minal
Actor (Adult Mental Health First Aid Course)
"Even when dealing with really difficult topics everything was handled with care and sensitivity. I really enjoyed learning with you!"
Gemma
Director (Youth Mental Health First Aid Course)
"After taking this course I feel empowered to spread further awareness about mental health and the needs for our performing art industry and the wider community, as well as to my friends and family."
Jasmine
Dancer (Adult Mental Health First Aid Course)
"Thank you so much for the course! I don’t even have the words to express how much I learned in such a safe space!"
Manon
Dance Student (Adult Mental Health First Aid Course)
"I'm grateful to AFT, Kate Baum and MHFAE for giving me the tools to be able to support both my own and others' mental health. It's immediately apparent how I can apply my knowledge almost daily in personal and professional settings and it will serve me well as an individual and as part of a team."
Rebecca
Actor (Adult Mental Health First Aid Course)