Mental Health First Aid Training Course Information
One in four people in the UK will have a mental health problem at some point. While mental health problems are common, most are mild, tend to be short-term and are normally successfully treated, with medication, by a GP. Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems. They are often a reaction to a difficult life event, such as bereavement, but can also be caused by work-related issues.
To demonstrate that your organisation views mental health as equally important to physical health, we recommend that you consider your organisation structure and the demands on the workforce. For some organisations it may be worthwhile aiming to have as many Mental Health First Aiders as physical first aiders.
For multi-site organisations it is important that there is always a Mental Health First Aider available to support employees at each location.
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Training
In response to the needs of organisations now implementing Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, Training Course Solutions will be offering a selection of Mental Health First Aid courses at different levels including the accredited Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.
For multi-site organisations it is important that there is always a Mental Health First Aider available to support employees at each location.
If an employer has identified that first-aiders are needed in their workplace, they must ensure that those identified to be first first aiders undertake training appropriate to the need – typically this may be First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW):
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
- A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail
Please see below our Mental Health First Aid courses and click on the links for further details:
– Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 1
This 1⁄2-Day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help – learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 1
– Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 2
This 1 Day Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 2 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.
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 2
– Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 3
This Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace 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 but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.
Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 3
For more information on our Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 1 training courses and how we can help you find the right training courses for your business please email us or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 and speak with one of our training consultants.
For further information on Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace:
Visit MHFA England website.