6 hour Mental Health First Aider (for adults)
Surrey First Aid believes that mental First Aid and physical First Aid should be treated with the same level of importance. We know the importance in the workplace of knowing how to recognise a heart attack, how to give CPR and how to stop a bleed, but yet we do not give the same focus on how to recognise an anxiety attack, how to give First Aid for a manic episode or how to help when someone is having suicidal thoughts. This is our opportunity to change this.
This course has been designed to provide an understanding of the role of the Workplace Mental Health First Aider in the workplace and to identify those who require mental health support in accordance with the HSE guidelines. The role of the Mental Health First Aider is to support employees in the workplace who are experiencing mental ill health or distress.
Training can be delivered with the trainer in your venue or online.
Mental Health First Aider is for anyone aged 16 years upwards in workplaces and community groups who wants and needs to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and successfully help a person get the right support.
Please note it is important to know that the topics covered in this course can be distressing to some people, as we cover topics such as suicide and self-harm. Please ensure if you are booking the course for somebody else, you communicate the course content with your delegates before you book them on it, so that you know they feel comfortable attending the course.
- Defining Mental Health
- Poor Mental Health Statics
- Misconceptions, Stigma, Facts and Myths
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Recognising a Mental Health Problem
- The Role of the Mental Health First Aider
- Stress Management and Coping Mechanisms
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Substance abuse
- Stress and stress risk assessments
- Suicide
One day.
There is no formal assessment for this course.
On completion of the course, delegates will receive a 6 hour Mental Health First Aider certificate.
Groups - If you are interested in booking this course for your group at your venue please fill out our group booking enquiry form.
Individuals - If you are an individual looking to attend our public course, you can book your place here.
Groups - Please send us an enquiry to receive a personalised quote.
Individuals - £140 + VAT = £168.