Developed by First Aid Awards and NUCO, this one-day course qualifies candidates as mental health first aiders. Candidates will gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses and be given the confidence to promote mental health awareness. The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support positive wellbeing for themselves and others.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for those who want to gain a greater awareness of workplace mental health, to detect early symptoms of common mental health illnesses and the skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing.

Certification

On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a FAA Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health certificate.

What’s Covered?

• About Mental Health First Aid

• About mental health and stress in the workplace

• Stigma and discrimination

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)

• Early warning signs of mental ill health

• Alcohol, drugs and mental health

• Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• Suicide

• Recovery

• Building a mentally healthy workplace