Mental Health First Aid
Our FAA-accredited courses cover all levels of Mental Health First Aid support, from a General Awareness Course of four hours to a Mental Health First Aid Supervisor Course of sixteen hours.
Our next online course will be in September 2024
Mental Health First Aid Level 1
This course is four hours long and suitable for all members of the public. It provides an important introduction for those interested in becoming a Mental Health First-Aider. It includes:
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
Mental Health First Aid Level 2
This course builds upon the Level 1 Award above and provides learners with a deeper understanding of the most common mental health conditions. It also teaches the skills required to act appropriately should a mental health condition be suspected. It lasts for six hours and includes:
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
Our next online course will be in October 2024
Mental Health First Aid Level 3
This sixteen-hour-long course includes all the information from the first and second awards, and it goes even further, teaching participants about the wide range of mental health conditions, therapies and strategies they will likely encounter. The course is suitable for all people and is especially valuable for those who hold managerial positions or who have responsibilities for implementing a positive mental health culture. It includes:
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
Detailed Examination of Mental Health Conditions
