Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

CPD and Gatehouse Awards Approved

Course Description:

Mental Health First Aid training is crucial for workplaces, where around 25% of the UK population will encounter mental health challenges during their lives. This course equips participants with the skills to recognize and support individuals experiencing mental health issues or substance use signs in a professional setting. It emphasizes connecting those individuals with appropriate support from colleagues, community resources, or healthcare professionals. The course covers workplace stress, its impact on individuals and teams, and the intersection between stress and mental health. It also addresses the roles of employers, managers, and employees in implementing effective Mental Health First Aid programs.

Learning Objectives:

By completing this course, participants will:

• Define and understand the importance of Mental Health First Aid.
• Gain insight into mental health issues and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid.
• Understand the responsibilities of employers and employees in fostering better mental health at work.
• Identify workplace stress issues and develop a wellness strategy.
• Learn practical approaches to applying Mental Health First Aid in real-life scenarios and supporting colleagues in need.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for individuals in workplaces interested in becoming Mental Health First Aiders or for supervisors and managers looking to initiate Mental Health First Aid programs within their organizations.

Advantages:

• Online training offers flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.
• Endorsed by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and Gatehouse Awards, ensuring quality and relevance in mental health education.

Further Progression:

Participants can complement this course with:

• Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy
• Stress Awareness
• Developing Teamwork (endorsed by ILM)

Course Modules:

1. Introduction (Pass % Required: 70)
2. Stress (Pass % Required: 70)
3. Employers’ Role (Pass % Required: 70)
4. The Role of Management (Pass % Required: 70)
5. Employees’ Role: Part 1 (Pass % Required: 70)
6. Employees’ Role: Part 2 (Pass % Required: 70)
7. Employees’ Role: Part 3 (Pass % Required: 70)

Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 90 minutes (Note: Based on video content duration, excluding loading or thinking time for questions).