Mental Health First Aid

It's time to put a stop to the stigma surrounding mental health and help those in need, and that's exactly what this Mental Health First Aid course is all about. We don't just want to educate you on the signs and symptoms of mental illness. We want to empower you to provide the necessary support to those who need it.

Whether you're a healthcare professional, teacher, employer, or simply someone who wants to make a positive impact in their community, Mental Health First Aid is the course for you. With our comprehensiveMental Health First Aid coursecurriculum, you'll learn how to identify warning signs of mental illness, provide initial support, and guide individuals to professional help when necessary. Together, we can create a world where mental health is a priority and where everyone has access to the support they need.

By enrolling in Mental Health First Aid, you're not just investing in yourself - you're investing in a better future for all of us. Together, we can break down the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help and create a society that prioritises mental well-being. Join us on this journey, and together we can make a difference. Enrol right now!

By completing the Mental Health First Aid course, learners will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health and recognise the importance of addressing mental health issues in society.
• Define Mental Health First Aid and understand the benefits of providing support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Identify and recognise psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents and understand the impact on their daily lives.
• Identify, understand and manage anxiety and stress disorders through effective communication and providing support.
• Understand schizophrenia, its symptoms, and treatment options.
• Recognise various disorders of the mind, such as personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Gain knowledge about the disorder of mood, including depression and bipolar disorder, and how to provide initial support to affected individuals.
• Identify, understand, and manage disorders such as eating and sleeping, suicide, and self-harm and understand their impact on daily life.
• Learn how to approach and respond to individuals in a mental health crisis, understand laws and services related to mental health, and how to improve mental health in the workplace.

Mental Health First Aid Course Features:

• Interactive Lessons
• Career-Oriented Curriculum
• Easy-to-Follow Pattern
• Learn from The Best!

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Module 01: Mental Health Overview 12:21

  • 1: Mental Health Overview Preview 12:21

• Module 02: What is Mental Health First Aid? 06:42

  • 2: What is Mental Health First Aid? 06:42

• Module 03: Psychiatric Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence 13:48

  • 3: Psychiatric Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence 13:48

• Module 04: Disorders: Anxiety and Stress 17:09

  • 4: Disorders: Anxiety and stress 17:09

• Module 05: Schizophrenia 13:27

  • 5: Schizophrenia 13:27

• Module 06: Disorders of the Mind 24:16

  • 6: Disorders of the Mind 24:16

• Module 07: Disorder of Mood 11:57

  • 7: Disorder of Mood 11:57

• Module 08: Disorders: Eating & Sleeping 26:12

  • 8: Disorders: Eating & Sleeping 26:12

• Module 09: Suicide and Self-Harm 11:33

  • 9: Suicide and Self-Harm 11:33

• Module 10: Mental Illness Treatment: Medication and Therapy 14:38

  • 10: Mental Illness Treatment: Medication and Therapy 14:38

• Module 11: Mental Illness and Social Attitudes 07:06

  • 11: Mental Illness and Social Attitudes 07:06

• Module 12: Laws and Services Relating to Mental Health 18:07

  • 12: Laws and Services Relating to Mental Health 18:07

• Module 13: Workplace Mental Health 13:37

  • 13: Workplace Mental Health 13:37

• Module 14: Approach and Respond To Individuals in Mental Health Crisis 16:04

  • 14: Approach and Respond To Individuals in Mental Health Crisis 16:04

The following is a breakdown of this Mental Health First Aid course's curriculum:

• Module 01: Mental Health Overview
• Module 02: What is Mental Health First Aid?
• Module 03: Psychiatric Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
• Module 04: Disorders: Anxiety and stress
• Module 05: Schizophrenia
• Module 06: Disorders of the Mind
• Module 07: Disorder of Mood
• Module 08: Disorders: Eating & Sleeping
• Module 09: Suicide and Self-Harm
• Module 10: Mental Illness Treatment: Medication and Therapy
• Module 11: Mental Illness and Social Attitudes
• Module 12: Laws and Services Relating to Mental Health
• Module 13: Workplace Mental Health
• Module 14: Approach and Respond To Individuals in Mental Health Crisis

The Process of Getting Your Certificate

You will be entitled to a free digital certificate from Reed once you have finished the Mental Health First Aid course.

The Mental Health First Aid course is ideal for:

• Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and counsellors.
• Teachers and other education professionals who interact with children and adolescents.
• Employers and human resource professionals who want to create a more supportive workplace.
• Law enforcement and first responders who are likely to encounter individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Anyone who wants to learn how to identify and support individuals experiencing a mental health issue and those who want to create a more compassionate and understanding society.

No formal entry requirements exist for the Mental Health First Aid course, which is open to everyone.

Completing the Mental Health First Aid course can be beneficial for a variety of careers, including:

• Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, therapists, and counsellors
• Social workers, case managers, and community health workers
• School personnel, such as teachers, counsellors, and administrators
• Human resource professional
• Law enforcement officers and other first responders

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