Course Duration
The First Aid for Mental Health is a full day classroom based course, with a minimum of 6 hours teaching time. The course can by arrangement be delivered over a maximum of a 3 week period with each session being at least 2 hours long.
First Aid for Mental Health Syllabus
• 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
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to increase their awareness of mental wellbeing, and to equip themselves with the skills to offer support to the people around them, including colleagues, friends or family members. The course will provide knowledge and information, explore sources of support and advice, and enable practice of skills in the classroom situation.
Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace such as anxiety and depression. Research has shown that
work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best. Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research found that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.
First Aid for Mental Health Certification
A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. For detailed information see the Qualification Specification.
Qualification Assessment
In-House / On-site courses
If you have several employees that you wish to train why not consider an onsite course. Arko Training are able to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements. We currently deliver courses for many national companies throughout the UK . To learn more why not simply complete the Request a Quote form. Prices are for a maximum of 12 delegates per instructor.
Liz Lowther:- Primary Teacher –
Thank You “You’ve really put my mind at rest. I really do understand the whole subject matter much better now. Really interactive, despite being online. Great course, lots of helpful information, and a fab trainer Alison!”
Tracy Easton:- Primary Teacher –
I Feel Quite Different “I actually feel quite different, working through this course … more aware, capable, and confident to be able to support those around me going through any health issues. Alison was super supportive, encouraging and allowing us to share our own personal experiences, giving a lovely relaxed feeling to discussions on a quite heavy and challenging topic. We were able to laugh and speak freely throughout and I’ve learned so much. ”
Darren Sowerby ” Health, Safety & Environment Compliance Manager, l’Anson Bros Ltd. –
“The course was run in a professional and structured manner, it was delivered in well balanced sessions with adequate breaks. All learners were encouraged to participate and contribute. I found the course to be extremely engaging and have taken a lot away from it.
Vicky Knight –
Involvement Encouraged “We were a smallish, online group but were really well facilitated. I signed up at very short notice, but Alison supported the pre-work that I needed to do, in quite a short time. She was really friendly, supportive and easy to talk to. Everyone was encouraged to be involved through out the course.”