Mental Health First Aid
Unlock the power to make a difference in mental health with our certified Mental Health First Aid training. Whether you’re an individual seeking personal growth or an organization committed to fostering a supportive environment, our comprehensive course equips you with the skills to recognize, respond to, and support those experiencing mental health challenges. Gain essential knowledge and become a catalyst for positive change in your community. Enroll today and become a certified Mental Health First Aider.
The FAA Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults. The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
One- Day Mental Health First Aid
Ideal for individuals, corporates and social organisation, to equip themselves with fundamental understanding of mental health first aid:
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Three-Day Mental Health First Aider Training
In-depth Mental Health First Aid training for individuals and organizations looking to upskill or regularly support those facing mental health challenges.
An extensive range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the Workplace
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
- Define mental health
- Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify factors that can affect a young person’s mental health
- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health
- Know 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 • Post-traumatic stress disorder
- 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
- Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
- Understand legal consent and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children
Benefits
- Enhanced Awareness and Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma.
- Early Intervention: Learn to identify early signs of mental health issues and provide initial support.
- Crisis Management: Acquire skills to handle mental health crises and connect individuals with professional help.
- Improved Communication Skills: Develop active listening and effective communication techniques for sensitive conversations.
- Supportive Environment: Foster a more open and supportive environment at work, school, or in the community.