This one-day course equips employers and employees with the knowledge and skills to understand mental health conditions, promote well-being in the workplace, and provide initial support. Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment, identifying early signs of mental health issues, and guiding individuals towards appropriate professional help.
Employers have a legal duty to ensure their workplace is a safe and supportive space, and Mental Health First Aiders are an essential part of fulfilling this responsibility. This course builds the foundation to meet these standards, emphasising the importance of mental health in the workplace.
Event description:
This one-day course equips employers and employees with the knowledge and skills to understand mental health conditions, promote well-being in the workplace, and provide initial support. Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment, identifying early signs of mental health issues, and guiding individuals towards appropriate professional help.
Employers have a legal duty to ensure their workplace is a safe and supportive space, and Mental Health First Aiders are an essential part of fulfilling this responsibility. This course builds the foundation to meet these standards, emphasising the importance of mental health in the workplace.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand what First Aid for Mental Health is and its importance in the workplace
- Learn to identify mental health conditions, including stress and anxiety
- Develop the skills to start conversations and provide advice confidentially
- Understand how to address mental health conditions related to stress, drugs, and alcohol
- Implement the First Aid for Mental Health action plan effectively.
Course Syllabus
The course covers key topics, including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions and early warning signs.
- Providing advice and starting a conversation.
- Understanding stress and its impact on mental health.
- Mental health conditions related to drugs and alcohol.
- Creating and applying a First Aid for Mental Health action plan.
- Implementing First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day. 9.00am to 4.00pm
Assessment: Practical exercises, open-ended questions, and multiple-choice assessments.
Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will earn:
- FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) or
- Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5.
These certifications are valid for three years. Annual refresher training is recommended, and participants must retake the full course to requalify after three years.
Who should attend
This is for mental health champions in the workplace - these can either be a nominated employee or member of management
