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Poor mental health of employees costs UK organisations £42bn - £45 bn per year, which amounts to a cost of £1717 per employee per year!!! (1)Mental Health First Aid Qualifications 


The cost of poor mental health in the workplace is real and we are here to help you support your workforce. 

This qualification in First Aid for Mental Health provides a comprehensive introduction to the wide range of mental health issues, and identifies the signs and symptoms, so you can learn how to respond in a mental health crisis.

You will learn how to support someone who may be feeling overwhelmed or distressed, as well as knowing the best way to provide basic care and treatment to prevent a mental health crisis from escalating.

It provides essential knowledge of the different types of mental health issues, the support networks available, and strategies for assisting others in their recovery.

This qualification equips you with the confidence and expertise to provide the best care to those around you, and contribute to the support of positive mental health.

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This training package consists of nationally recognised qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards. Different levels of qualification that are available give you an option to chose the training that is suitable for your organisation and your budget.

1Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (FAA)

This 2-Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and is aimed at supervisor/Mental Health First Aider level within the workplace.

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health? 
  • First Aid for Mental Health action plan 
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation 
  • Stress 
  • Mental health conditions 
  • Drugs and alcohol 
  • Identifying mental health conditions 
  • Depression 
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Self-harm
  • Anxiety
  • Suicide
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace 

 

A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

 

If you are interested in booking a place on this course or would like to speak to us about it, please contact us using the form below. Thank you

 

 

 

 

 

2Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (FAA)

This 1-Day course covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.

 

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Stress
  • Mental health conditions
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • First Aid for Mental Health action plan
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

 

If you are interested in booking a place on this course, would like us to come to deliver it on your site or have any questions regarding the session, you can contact us using the form below.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

 

3Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (FAA)

Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (FAA)

 

This qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults.

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

  • What is first aid for youth mental health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Stress
  • Mental health conditions
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • First aid action plan for mental health

A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

If you are interested in booking a place on this course, would like us to come to deliver it on your site or have any questions regarding the session, you can contact us using the form below.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

 

4Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (FAA)

Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (FAA)

 

This course is suitable for everyone within a workplace as it provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

 

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Stress
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation

A Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

If you are interested in booking a place on this course, would like us to come to deliver it on your site or have any questions regarding the session, you can contact us using the form below.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

 

If you have any questions regarding the courses or would like to book your place please contact us using the form below: 

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