Mental Health
Developed by First Aid Awards and NUCO, this half day course is an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness of mental health. Candidates will gain an understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma. The course gives delegates a basic knowledge of common mental health issues and teaches them how to look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those looking to understand and improve their knowledge and confidence about mental health and to learn the skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing in the workplace.
Assessment
Written assessment that will be conducted in a formal manner and completed under exam conditions.
Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a FAA Level 1 Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Certificate.
What’s Covered?
- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Mental health conditions
- Recovery
- Starting a supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources
This course is for anyone with a level 2 or 3 Mental Health First Aid Qualification to ensure their knowlege is kept up to date.
What this course covers
- What is First Aid for Mental Health
- Stress
- Mental Health conditions
- First Aid action plan for Mental Health
- Current external factors affecting Mental Health
- Wellbeing
Developed by First Aid Awards and NUCO, this one-day course qualifies candidates as mental health first aiders. Candidates will gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses and be given the confidence to promote mental health awareness. The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support positive wellbeing for themselves and others.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those who want to gain a greater awareness of workplace mental health, to detect early symptoms of common mental health illnesses and the skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing.
Assessment
Written assessment that will be conducted in a formal manner and completed under exam conditions and practical direct observation.
Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a FAA Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health certificate.
What’s Covered?
- About Mental Health First Aid
- About mental health and stress in the workplace
- Stigma and discrimination
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
- Early warning signs of mental ill health
- Alcohol, drugs and mental health
- Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Suicide
- Recovery
- Building a mentally healthy workplace
Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work - Requalification
1 Day Level 3 Award in Supervising Mental Health at Work Requalification Book NowDeveloped by First Aid Awards and NUCO this one-day course requalifies candidates as mental health first aiders. Candidates will get a deep understanding of what mental health is and what factors can affect wellbeing. The course teaches candidates practical skills to spot the signs of mental illness and gives them the confidence to step in and support a person who needs assistance.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those who have already gained the necessary skills to have a non-judgmental conversation, recognise the signs and symptoms of common workplace mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support.
Assessment
Written assessments that will be conducted in a formal manner and completed under exam conditions along with practical direct observations throughout the course duration.
Certification
What you will learn
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying Mental Health conditions
- Prviding advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental Health conditions
- Drugs and Alcohol
- First Aid action plan for Mental Health
- Mental Health in the Workplace
