MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSES
Mental Health Awareness
(4 Hours)
Ideal for all staff, especially for raising general awareness of mental health.
Course Content:
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What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
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Basic overview of common mental health issues
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Introduction to looking after your own mental health
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Confidence to support others in distress
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Introduction to mental health conversation skills
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Signposting to professional support and self-help resources
📝 Certificate of attendance provided
Mental Health First Aid
(1 Day)
Ideal for Managers, team leaders, and key staff with responsibility for wellbeing.
Course Content:
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Understanding mental health and the factors that affect wellbeing
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Spotting early signs of mental health issues
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Developing skills to support others and encourage help-seeking
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Mental health conversation techniques
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Promoting a mentally healthy workplace culture
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Overview of mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, stress, etc.
📝 Certificate as a Mental Health First Aider
Supervision of Mental Health First Aid
(2 Day)
Ideal for: Designated workplace mental health first aiders and wellbeing leads.
Course Content:
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In-depth understanding of mental health and illness
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Practical skills to spot triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure, and support a person in distress
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MHFA action plan for crisis situations: suicidal crisis, panic attacks, psychosis, self-harm
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Understanding of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance misuse, and more
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How to guide someone to appropriate professional help
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Recovery and how to support it in the long term
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Certified Mental Health First Aider 3 years