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Mental Health First Aid

1 hour 30 minutes, 7 modules. Around 25 per cent of the UK population will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives.

About this course

Around 25 per cent of the UK population will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Most are mild, tend to be short-term and are usually treated successfully with therapy and medication.

But it is still a significant problem. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to notice and support individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues or exhibiting the signs of substance use in a work environment. They are also taught how to connect those people with appropriate help from fellow employees, community resources or healthcare professionals. The course introduces the subject and outlines the benefits of Mental Health first aid and workplace wellness schemes. It then goes on to cover the effects of stress on individuals and teams and discusses how stress and mental health are linked.

It then covers the roles of employers, managers and employees in ensuring that a Mental Health First Aid programme is successful. It concludes with a series of practical examples of how to apply mental health first aid to real situations, how to support employees who are experiencing mental health issues and where to point them for further help and advice.

What you will learn

  • Define and understand the importance of Mental Health First Aid.
  • Develop a greater understanding of mental health issues and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in achieving better mental health in the workplace.
  • Identify the issues of stress in the workplace.
  • Develop and understand a wellness strategy within the workplace.

Who it is for

This course is aimed at people in the workplace that would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace or for Supervisors or Managers that are interested in starting a Mental Health First Aid programme in their workplace.

Course modules

  1. Introduction
  2. Stress
  3. Employers' Role
  4. The Role of Management
  5. Employees' Role: Part 1
  6. Employees' Role: Part 2
  7. Employees' Role: Part 3

Why it is worth doing

This course is endorsed by Gatehouse Awards.

Where to go next

Other courses that complement this one could include Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy, Stress Awareness and Developing Teamwork, which is also endorsed by the ILM.

Training is not always the answer. A course covers awareness. Where the law asks for a competent person, a written risk assessment or a system you can evidence, training on its own will not close the gap. Tell us what you are trying to satisfy and we will say plainly whether this course does it.

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Before you enrol

How do I book this course?

Buy it online and the learner gets their login straight away. If you are booking for more than one person, or for several different courses, send us the list and we will quote for the group rather than charging person by person.

How long do learners have to complete it?

It is self paced, so learners can stop and pick up where they left off. The time shown is video content and does not count thinking time on the questions.

Do learners get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued once the learner passes, and you can download records for everyone you have enrolled.

Is the price per person?

Yes, per learner and excluding VAT. Group rates are better than the published price, so ask before booking a team.

Is eLearning enough on its own?

For awareness it often is. Where a duty needs a competent person, a risk assessment or a documented system, training alone will not close it. If you are not sure which side of that line you are on, ask us before buying.

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