Skip to content

Mental Health First Aid

Be recognised as a Mental Health First Aider and support mental wellbeing at work.

AHR Consultants

Summary

Price
Enquire to get more info on pricing
Study method
Onsite
Duration
2 days · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
2 students enquired about this course

Add to basket or enquire

Overview

Please note: this course is accredited and delegates will be recognised as a fully qualified Mental Health First Aider upon completion. Contact us for more details about this qualification.

This is a two day course which can be held on your premises at a date and time to suit you (minimum of 5 delegates). By the end of the course you will understand the principles of first aid for mental health, be able to recognise the key signs of ill mental health, and provide effective support in an organisational setting.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Resources

  • Training Brochure -

Description

The importance of mental health awareness cannot be underestimated, especially within an organisational setting. To ensure that this remains high on the employee welfare agenda, the presence of a fully trained Mental Health First Aider in the workplace is highly recommended.

This two-day course is designed to increase the delegate’s knowledge of mental health and their confidence towards it. By attending, they will be encouraged to notice the key indicators of somebody experiencing a mental health problem, which is backed up by the ability to provide mental health first aid and support.

Upon completion of training, delegates will receive a certificate to confirm their qualification as a Mental Health First Aider. They will also have access to a mental health first aid manual, which contains useful information for best practice in the workplace.

When embracing the subject of mental wellbeing, businesses are more likely to see an increase in the productivity of their employees, whilst creating an open culture that breeds positive attitudes.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the principles of first aid for mental health
  • Recognise the key signs of ill mental health in self and others
  • Be able to effectively support mental wellbeing in an organisational setting
  • Understand how to promote a wellness culture in the workplace and the benefits of doing so
  • Appreciate the importance of resilience and self-care for Mental Health First Aiders

Course content

Day 1

  • Why mental health first aid?
  • Exploring your understanding of modern culture
  • What is mental health?
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Mental health problems, violence and the criminal justice system
  • ALGEE – the actions for mental health first aid
  • Suicide
  • Depression

Day 2

  • Self-harm
  • Eating disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Impact of trauma
  • Alcohol and substance misuse
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Recovery

Who is this course for?

  • Line managers and team leaders
  • People managers
  • Experienced managers in need of a refresher
  • Anyone wanting to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider
  • Businesses looking to promote an open culture of mental wellbeing

Questions and answers

Reviews

Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.

Leave a review

Legal information

This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
View all
Related searches: Mental health first aid courses, First aid courses