First Aid for Mental Health Level 2

This course is a 6 hour classroom based course that is suitable for anyone aged 14 years and over. Lunch and refreshments included.

Course 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 and managing stress
• Identifying signs of : Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Eating disorders, Suicide and Self-harm
• Effects of substance misuse on a persons mental health
• Demonstrating the application of the first aid action plan for mental health
• Key factors of providing positive mental heath in the workplace and how to implement them

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 with medical health conditions
• Know how to recognise and manage stress
• Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions
• 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 be able to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

3 year certificate will be issued shortly after the course

If you would like to enquire about completing this course through distance learning please click the link below

Distance Learning Course