1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health problem of some kind in a year and over half of working days in the UK are lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety.
Create a more supportive working environment by appointing a Mental Health First Aider by taking part in our 2-day training course.
Taking part in this course will teach them how to spot and improve their knowledge of mental illness and best practices to support themselves and others in the workplace.
It is important to note that the course covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm.
By the end of this course, attendees should know and understand the following:
On completion of this course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
| Day | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Mental Health First Aid? The Mental Health First Aid action plan What is mental health? Impact of mental health issues Stigma and discrimination |
What is depression? Symptoms of depression Risk factors for depression Depression in the workplace |
| 2 | Suicide figures Alcohol, drugs, and mental health First aid for suicidal crisis Non-judgemental listening skills First aid for depression Treatment and resources for depression Self-care What is an anxiety disorder? First aid for anxiety disorders Crisis first aid after a traumatic event Alcohol, drugs, and anxiety disorders Treatment and resources for anxiety disorders Cognitive distortions and CBT Personality disorders Eating disorders Self-harm |
What is psychosis? Risk factors for psychosis Alcohol, drugs, and psychosis Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder Warning signs of developing psychosis Crisis first aid for acute psychosis Treatment and resources for psychosis Recovery and building resources Action planning for using MHFA |
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
The Mental Health First Aider certificate of attendance has no expiry date. However, we recommend re-siting the full course every 3 years.
Learners must be over 16 and be able to perform practical tasks at floor level.
Yes, we can offer our entire suite of courses including Mental Health First Aid at Work at your premises. This will be on a bespoke basis on a date and at a location of your choice.
We can offer a requalification course, but only available on request. Contact us to request this course.
Yes, there is parking available on a first come first serve basis.
Yes, there are refreshments available throughout the day.
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By choosing to train with AW Safety you will gain accreditation approved by recognised leading organisations.
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We can deliver your chosen course at your chosen location and dates to suit your business.
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