Course Details
First Aid for Mental Health
Adult / Youth
Six Hours
Up to 16 people
Available In Person
Available Online
Course Outcomes
Action
Learn how to create and implement a mental health action plan for yourself and others
Confidence
Understand how to approach and engage in sensitive conversations about mental health.
Balance
Develop strategies to support and advocate for mental wellness for yourself and others.
Support
Resources and ongoing support materials are included in the course.
Course Details
This 6-hour qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions. It focuses on how to begin supportive, effective conversations and when—and how—to signpost individuals to appropriate professional support.
Learners will develop an understanding of how to recognise and manage stress, explore the impact of substance misuse, and gain practical insight into the mental health first aid action plan. The course also supports learners in applying this action plan confidently and fostering a positive mental health culture within the workplace.
While this qualification does not train learners to diagnose or treat mental health conditions—tasks reserved for qualified healthcare professionals—it does provide the knowledge needed to identify when someone may be experiencing a mental health issue and to guide them towards the right sources of help and support.
Topics Covered:
What mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health.
Define mental health
Recognising the stigma surrounding mental health
Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health
Understand the role of a First Aider for mental health
How to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
What advice should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition
When to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
How to recognise and manage stress.
Identify signs of stress
State how stress can be managed
Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.
Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self-harm
Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
State the potential effects of alcohol and drug abuse on a person’s mental health
Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place.
Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health.
Key factors in providing a positive mental health culture in the workplace
How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
Certification
The Mental Health First Aid (RQF Level 2/SCQF Level 5 Award) qualification is assessed through a written assessment paper and a practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass both parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.
There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
Successful learners will be awarded the FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Accreditation
The Mental Health First Aid (RQF Level 2/SCQF Level 5) qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is valid in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (SCQF Level 5).
Certificates are valid for three years from the achievement date. FAA strongly recommends that you attend annual refresher training to maintain your skills and knowledge.
Booking
Entry requirements:
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over.
It may be possible to accommodate reasonable adjustments for learners with advance notice. Please contact us in advance of booking to discuss any additional requirements. Any reasonable adjustments granted must be in line with the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy.
Fees
£99 per person. Early booking discounts available. Click Individual Bookings button)
Groups of 10-16 from £695
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Areas
South: Chichester, West Sussex, Hampshire, Guildford, Surrey
London: Camden, Islington, Hackney, Westminster, Central London, South London, West London, North London, East London
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