First Aid for Mental Health

This 4 hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and also when and how to sign-post a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

Up to 16 learners

Valid for 3 years

Will receive a course book

Written assessment at the end

This 6 hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to sign-post a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress, as well as understand the impact of substance abuse.

Participants will learn the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it into place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by a healthcare professional, but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Up to 16 learners

Valid for 3 years

Will receive a course book

Written assessment at the end

This 12 hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to sign-post a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress, as well as understand the impact of substance abuse.

Participants will learn the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it into place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by a healthcare professional, but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Up to 16 learners

Valid for 3 years

Will receive a course book

Written and practical assessment at the end