About This Course
Our Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health is designed for anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of mental health and learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health issue.
This one-day course builds on mental health awareness by exploring a wider range of mental health conditions and introducing the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan, enabling learners to respond confidently and appropriately in the workplace.
Ideal for organisations committed to supporting employee wellbeing, this qualification helps create a positive mental health culture and encourages early intervention.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for employees, managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals and anyone with responsibility for supporting wellbeing within the workplace.
What's Covered
- Understanding First Aid for Mental Health
- Recognising common mental health conditions
- How to start supportive conversations
- Managing stress and its impact
- The effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health
- The First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
- Promoting positive mental health within the workplace
- Knowing when and how to signpost for professional support
Course Benefits
- Develop practical mental health first aid skills
- Understand how to respond appropriately to mental health concerns
- Promote a healthier, more supportive workplace
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Improve confidence when supporting others experiencing mental health challenges