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Mental Health Awareness Training

The Level 1 Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health qualification introduces learners to the concepts of mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing. It aims to provide a learner with an understanding that all individuals have mental health and how they may be able to support others. The unit also provides learners with an understanding of how to self-manage their own mental health and wellbeing.

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What is the course about?

The objective of the Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing qualification is to prepare learners to progress to a qualification in another subject area and/or to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding the basic principles of mental health.

The qualification introduces learners to the concepts of mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing. It aims to provide a learner with an understanding that all individuals have mental health and how they may be able to support others. The unit also provides learners with an understanding of how to self-manage their own mental health and wellbeing.

The qualification is one complete unit:

Unit 1: Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

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  • Three-hour introductory Mental Health Awareness session for anyone who wants a better understanding of mental health at work.

  • Helps learners recognise common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in themselves and others.

  • Covers how to start supportive conversations and how to signpost colleagues to appropriate help and resources.

  • Aims to reduce stigma, build confidence and support a more open, positive mental health culture in the workplace.

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This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment.

No previous knowledge or experience is required to attend this course.

A thorough understanding of mental health and mental illness:

  • Understand what is meant by Mental Health
  • Will be able to provide support to fellow employees and others
  • Understand the relevant support agencies to support as required
  • The impact of substance abuse on mental health
  • Understand the importance of resilience and self-care.

You will have a better understanding of a range of mental health conditions and the support that can be provided by healthcare professionals.

  • High-quality training
  • We have above-national average pass rates on all our courses.
  • We are competitively priced.
  • We offer interest-free payment plans of 3 months on all courses.
  • Members of the Armed Forces are eligible to use Standard Learning Credits (SLC) on our Mental Health courses.
  • Being able to recognise mental ill health in others
  • Being able to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
  • Understand how to engage in mental health conversations in the workplace
  • How to support employees in relation to their mental health and ways to manage own wellbeing

When your employees achieve this qualification, they will make a real difference in the workplace with the knowledge gained and understanding from understanding Mental Health in the Workplace.

The course covers the following subjects:

Unit 1:

  • Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
  • Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
  • Know how to recognise and manage stress
  • Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, externally set and marked by NUCO Qualifications.

The course has an ongoing Assessment by the instructor each day, along with the written assessments above.

This course runs over 1 day.

Ideally, the course should be run over a single day but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you require.

The cost of this course is £84 total per delegate and includes a manual and certification.

SLC Funding

Members of the Armed Forces are able to use their Standard Learning Credits (SLC) to fund up to 80% of the course cost up to £175.

To find out more about funded courses, go to our Armed Forces Section of the website.

There are no entry requirements for the certificate, however, it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus.

Please click on the button below to book and enrol on the course, or, contact the office either by calling 01264 502029 or emailing [email protected].

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