Suitable for anyone 16 years and over . It covers the content of both the Level 1 (1/2 day) and Level 2 (1 day) Qualification and is aimed at Trainers/assessors and/or supervisors within the workplace.
Course in content:
- What is mental health
- Stigmas around mental health
- Factors affecting mental health
- Understanding the role of First Aider for mental health
- Giving advice and contacting emergency services
- Identifying signs
- Managing stress
- Alcohol and drug use
- First Aid for mental health action plan
- Improving positive mental health in the workplace
- Depression
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar
- Schizophrenia
Learning outcomes:
- Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of the First Aider for mental health
- Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a suspected mental health condition
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Understand the impact of substance misuse on mental health
- Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it into place
- Know how to implement a positive mental culture in the workplace
- Understanding a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers
3 year certificate will be issued shortly after the course
£155
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