We all have mental health – it can be good, not so good, or downright bad. Each year 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a Mental Health condition. Covid-19 has been documented to have affected 1.9 million workers in terms of adverse effects on their mental health. Mental Health problems are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination.
First Aid for Mental Health courses teach how to identify signs and symptoms of common Mental Health problems, reduce stigma due to raising awareness of Mental Health, provide skills in starting supportive conversations, and knowledge of when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will also gain a greater awareness of recognising stress and techniques for managing this.
Our courses are delivered in accordance with best practice and achieve an Ofqual regulated qualification. The Health and Safety Executive guidance refers to Mental Health in the workplace in the ‘First aid needs assessment’.
There are three levels of First Aid for Mental Health courses and a course specifically tailored to those working with children and young people. If you are unsure which course is right for you, feel free to contact us to help you in working out what is most appropriate for your needs.
This qualification is designed to provide learners with knowledge to increase awareness of mental health issues; help staff to communicate by noticing issues and starting conversations; reduce stigma in the workplace and foster a positive working environment.
£75 (+ VAT)
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This 1-day qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
£125 (+ VAT)
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This qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
£125 (+ VAT)
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This 2-day qualification provides the most comprehensive training, and someone with this level of training may be expected to co-ordinate and support the mental health first aiders in the workplace and to be active in formulating policies around mental health in the workplace. They may also be active in liaising with management to risk assess and enact change within the workplace to facilitate a positive mental health culture.
£175 (+ VAT)
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