Award in First Aid for Mental Health

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16 per session
8 hours
Ofqual Level 2 Certificate
Level 2

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Award in First Aid for Mental Health

This course deepens understanding and empowers participants to play an active role in promoting mental well-being. It builds on foundational awareness by providing tools and techniques to effectively address mental health challenges, enabling individuals to offer meaningful support and contribute to creating healthier, more supportive environments in their workplace or community.

Course Introduction

The Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to support those facing mental health challenges. This course introduces key concepts, enabling learners to confidently recognise mental health issues and offer initial support, fostering a proactive approach to mental wellbeing within their community or workplace.

This section introduces the fundamental concept of mental health, helping learners understand its definition and why it’s a vital part of everyday life. By recognising that mental health impacts everyone, learners will develop a better appreciation for how mental wellbeing affects personal and professional environments.
Participants will explore the stigma surrounding mental health, learning practical strategies to challenge misconceptions and break down barriers. This knowledge is crucial for creating a more open and accepting approach to mental health discussions in various settings.
Mental health is influenced by a range of factors, from lifestyle and environment to personal experiences. In this section, learners will identify key factors that can positively or negatively affect a person’s mental wellbeing, providing a deeper understanding of mental health triggers and protective factors.
Starting conversations about mental health can be daunting, but it’s an essential step in offering support. Learners will gain the confidence and tools needed to open up these important discussions, helping to create safe spaces where individuals feel comfortable sharing their struggles.
Effective listening is one of the most powerful tools in providing support to someone with mental health challenges. This section focuses on the importance of active, empathetic listening, ensuring that learners understand how to create a supportive environment simply by being present and attentive.
Stress is a common factor affecting both mental and physical health. Here, learners will explore the causes of stress, how it manifests in different people, and the impact it can have on overall wellbeing. They’ll also learn strategies for managing stress in both themselves and others.
Some individuals turn to harmful coping mechanisms like drugs or alcohol when dealing with mental health issues. Learners will explore how these negative strategies can further deteriorate a person’s mental health and learn ways to help guide individuals towards healthier coping techniques.
This section provides a comprehensive introduction to some of the most prevalent mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, psychosis, and more. Learners will understand how these conditions present themselves and how they can affect individuals in different ways.

Course summary

Overall, the Level 2 Award is designed to enhance both knowledge and practical skills, enabling participants to make a positive impact on those experiencing mental health challenges. By completing this course, individuals gain the confidence and capability to provide effective support, fostering resilience and promoting wellbeing in any setting.

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“Really useful and needed, thank you.”

Level 2 Delegate
“It was great to do as a team, it felt a safe space to share and understand each others situations.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Great course, glad we had the opportunity to do it. Thank you.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really good delivery, with varied, interactive activities.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Brilliant course, really insightful.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Encouraged engagement without pressurising, and a good balance of presentation and activities.”

Level 2 Delegate
“This training was very informative and helpful, really lot of thinking and reflection to be done on personal life and for Zoro.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really insightful course, Linda was very knowledgeable and gave us the space to ask questions and discuss topics as a group. This was my first experience with mental health training and has given me the basic knowledge, tools and understanding to help spot the signs and manage my team.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really enjoyed the session, learned a lot and Linda was very supportive of all the people in the class. Couldn't have asked for more.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Great training day in a safe and confidential environment.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Very well presented - clear and informative.”

Level 2 Delegate

“Really useful and needed, thank you.”

Level 2 Delegate
“It was great to do as a team, it felt a safe space to share and understand each others situations.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Great course, glad we had the opportunity to do it. Thank you.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really good delivery, with varied, interactive activities.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Brilliant course, really insightful.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Encouraged engagement without pressurising, and a good balance of presentation and activities.”

Level 2 Delegate
“This training was very informative and helpful, really lot of thinking and reflection to be done on personal life and for Zoro.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really insightful course, Linda was very knowledgeable and gave us the space to ask questions and discuss topics as a group. This was my first experience with mental health training and has given me the basic knowledge, tools and understanding to help spot the signs and manage my team.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Really enjoyed the session, learned a lot and Linda was very supportive of all the people in the class. Couldn't have asked for more.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Great training day in a safe and confidential environment.”

Level 2 Delegate
“Very well presented - clear and informative.”

Level 2 Delegate

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