Mental Health First Aid Training
"Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It's the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with." — Adam Ant
Mental health conditions can affect anyone, whether it’s ourselves, family members, friends, or colleagues.
Understanding how to identify, support, and direct those in need towards appropriate help can make all the difference.
Our Mental Health First Aid Training programmes are designed to equip you with the essential skills to recognise and address mental health issues effectively.
Level 1 - Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) - Half Day
An essential introductory course for all employees, providing the foundational knowledge to recognise mental health conditions and guide peers toward professional help.
Syllabus
Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement, with annual refresher training strongly recommended.
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Syllabus
Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
Understanding the Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement, with annual refresher training strongly recommended.
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Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) - 1 Day
Ideal for employers aiming to foster a positive mental health culture in the workplace, this course provides comprehensive knowledge on common mental health conditions and the skills to act when a condition is suspected.
Learners will:
Become First Aiders for Mental Health in the workplace.
Learn to implement a First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan.
Gain skills to provide guidance and support, including signposting to professional help.
Syllabus
Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
Understanding the Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace
Detailed Study of Various Mental Health Conditions
This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement, with annual refresher training strongly recommended.
Participants will leave equipped with the confidence and knowledge to foster a positive mental health culture across their teams."
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Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) - 2 Days
This advanced course is aimed at supervisors and managers responsible for implementing a positive mental health culture and overseeing First Aid for Mental Health within an organisation.
It covers a wider range of mental health conditions and details on various therapies and professional supports.
Learners will:
Gain an in-depth understanding of mental health conditions.
Learn comprehensive strategies for providing support and guidance.
Understand the role of drugs and alcohol in mental health.