Mental Health First Aid (1-Day Course)
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

Course Overview:
This course is designed for anyone, especially employers, to create a positive mental health culture in the workplace. It provides comprehensive knowledge of common mental health conditions and equips learners with the skills to respond if a mental health issue is suspected. After completion, learners will become First Aiders for Mental Health and be able to provide support and signpost to professional help.

Key Learning Areas:

• What is Mental Health First Aid?

• Identifying mental health conditions

• How to provide advice and begin the conversation

• The impact of drugs and alcohol

• The First Aid for Mental Health action plan

Topics Include:
Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Awareness, Communication, Workplace Mental Health

Course Details:

• Maximum Participants: 16

• Location: Available on-site (subject to a pre-course assessment) or online.

Mental Health First Aid for Supervisors (2-Day Course)
FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

Course Overview:

Tailored for managers and supervisors, this comprehensive course builds on the Level 2/5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health. It covers a broader range of mental health conditions and offers in-depth guidance on therapy options and professional support during treatment. It’s aimed at individuals responsible for creating a mental health-positive workplace culture and overseeing First Aid for Mental Health.

Key Learning Areas:

• Understanding Mental Health First Aid

• Identifying mental health conditions in the workplace

• Approaching difficult conversations and offering support

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health

• The First Aid for Mental Health action plan

• Supporting employees with a wide range of mental health conditions

Topics Include:
Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Awareness, Communication, Supporting Others, Self-care, Workplace Mental Health

Course Details:

• Maximum Participants: 16

• Location: Available on-site (subject to a pre-course assessment) or online.

Mental Health First Aid - Refresher Course

Course Overview:
Designed for Mental Health First Aiders, this course provides an opportunity to refresh your skills and stay updated with current best practices. Covering key topics from the regulated First Aid for Mental Health qualifications, you’ll learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, develop a mental health action plan, and promote overall wellbeing.

Key Learning Areas:

• What is Mental Health First Aid?

• Stress and mental health conditions

• First Aid action plans for mental health

• Current external factors impacting mental health

• Promoting wellbeing in the workplace

Topics Include:
Mental Health, Wellbeing, Communication, Supporting Others, Workplace Support

Course Details:

• Maximum Participants: 16

• Location: Available on-site (subject to a pre-course assessment) or online, reducing travel costs.