Who is it for?

The provision of appropriate Mental Health First Aid is a requirement for all employers, and is just as important as physical First Aid. Studies have shown time and again, the importance of good mental health in the workplace, both for the sake of individual employees, and for the fiscal health of the business in question. Therefore, we offer comprehensive Mental Health First Aid Training at your premises or via Teams.

Duration

The 1-day Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace level 2 Course requires 7 hours of contact time, which can be split into two 3.5 hour sessions within a 4 week period.

Assessment

There is a multiple-choice question paper at the end of the course.

Requirements

If joining a Teams based course then you will need an appropriate device with sound and a camera. We would strongly recommend that a PC, laptop, iPad or similar is used rather than a smartphone.

You will also need a second internet capable device for use at the final assessment if a Teams based course

Costs (all plus VAT)

We can split this into 2 x 1/2 day sessions but this attracts an additional cost

Teams based courses are charged at National rate.

The maximum numbers for a Teams based course is 8 delegates.

Course Content

• An understanding of what is Mental Health
• The role of Mental Health First Aiders
• The law around Mental Health in the workplace
• Promoting a positive attitude towards Mental Health
• Identifying the characteristics of common Mental Health conditions including:
  • Work-related stress
  • Anxiety
  • Eating disorders
  • Depression
  • Self-harm
  • Psychosis
  • Suicide
• Identifying the key features a Mental Health Action Plan.