Course Options
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Overview
Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.
Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.
Successful learners completing this qualification will become a ‘First Aider for Mental Health’ and be able to utilise the skills and knowledge gained within their workplace and private life.
- The course will be delivered via Zoom on Tuesdays 24th and 31st May from 6pm - 9pm.
- Course assessments will take place on Tuesdays 7th and 14th June from 6pm - 9pm, and all learners will be allocated a 45 minute assessment slot.
Please note that due to the nature of the course, content may be triggering or challenging for some learners, and we recognise that discussion around some topics may be difficult. We therefore ask that all learners review the content in advance of the course, to ensure that they will be comfortable participating. The course is not suitable for anyone experiencing a current mental health crisis.
Minimum entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
What you study
This 6-hour 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.
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
Detailed information about the course can be found on the FAA website.