Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

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16 per session
16 hours
Digital Certificate
Level 3

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Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

This advanced course provides in-depth training to develop the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond effectively to mental health challenges. It equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to assess situations, offer immediate support, and guide individuals towards professional help when necessary, ensuring a proactive and compassionate approach to mental health care.

Course Introduction

The Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid offers a foundational understanding of mental health, providing learners with the essential knowledge and skills to begin supporting others. This course is designed to introduce key concepts such as defining mental health, recognising the impact of stigma, and identifying factors that can influence mental wellbeing. Participants will also learn how to start conversations around mental health, develop essential listening skills, and gain insight into common mental health conditions and stress management.

Understanding the fundamental concepts of mental health and wellbeing is essential. This section provides a clear definition of mental health, highlighting its significance in overall quality of life and the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing.
Stigma can create barriers to seeking help and discussing mental health openly. Participants will explore societal perceptions and biases that can hinder conversations around mental health, learning strategies to challenge and reduce stigma in their communities.
This topic delves into various influences on mental health, including biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Participants will gain insights into how these factors interact and impact an individual’s mental wellbeing.
Knowing how to approach sensitive topics with empathy is crucial. This section equips participants with techniques for initiating discussions about mental health, encouraging openness, and creating safe spaces for dialogue.
Active listening is a vital skill for anyone supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. Participants will learn techniques to improve their listening skills, fostering trust and understanding in their interactions.
This module examines the nature of stress, its causes, and its effects on mental health. Participants will explore the relationship between stress and various mental health conditions, gaining awareness of how to manage stress effectively.
This section highlights how harmful behaviours, such as substance abuse and unhealthy coping mechanisms, can exacerbate mental health issues. Participants will learn to identify these behaviours and explore healthier alternatives for coping with stress and mental health challenges.
Participants will learn to implement a structured approach to offering support in mental health crises. This includes recognising when to intervene, how to assess the situation, and the steps to take in providing appropriate support.
Learners will explore the importance of a positive mental health culture to a workplace, and learn strategies to create a compassionate supportive culture within a business.
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.
Understanding the importance of self care as a mental health first aider, what self-care looks like and how to encourage self care in others.

Course summary

The Level 3 Award empowers participants to become proactive mental health advocates, capable of offering immediate, informed, and compassionate support. By fostering a deeper understanding of mental health issues and equipping individuals with practical skills, the course enables them to play a vital role in promoting well-being and creating a supportive environment in their personal and professional lives.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It...

Empower your team to foster a workplace culture where mental health is prioritised, monitored, and openly recognised. By providing the right tools and knowledge, you can help your team address mental health proactively, reduce stigma, and create a supportive environment for everyone. Whether you're looking to enhance awareness, develop skills, or implement effective strategies, our programmes are tailored to meet your needs.

“The first training course I am walking away from feeling like I will hugely benefit from the content. I will be letting my colleagues know and recommending this course to them as it will not only benefit their work life but their home life. Personally, this course couldn't have been timed better. Thank you.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Great course which should be open to more people.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Course was well led and engaging by a clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Best course in years that I have attended! Felt engaged and passionate.”

Level 3 Delegate
“It was a great course, thank you so much. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The book is good to move around in.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I very much enjoyed the course and have gained a lot of knowledge and a better understanding of mental health conditions.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I was reluctant to attend the course thinking I wouldn't learn anything and have a negative view. I have learned that all conditions are just as serious as each other. Course exceeded my expectations.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Thank you Penny. You made everyone feel comfortable to talk if they wanted to and share their experiences.”

Level 3 Delegate
“One of the best courses I have attended, ever. Well done Nathan.”

Level 3 Delegate
“An excellent, well executed course that I will 100% implement into my work and social life. Many thanks.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Really interesting course, trainer was great and very informative! I feel confident going into the workplace as a mental health first aider.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Thank you very much for your time and expertise on this subject area. I have left with a greater understanding and knowledge based on this subject.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Supportive trainer who was very easy to listen to and follow, who was very passionate about the subject which made the whole experience enjoyable.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I was happy with everything - a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about supporting others.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I learned a lot to help me identify the signs and symptoms of any mental health concerns and how/where to signpost people to. I think I will be much more confident in the future with dealing with situations without fear that I might make things worse. thank you very much.”

Level 3 Delegate
“The course came at a really good time for me with lots of changes going on at work an in my personal life and was good to have some time out for me to learn and step back to gain knowledge to then take forward to help others.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Lots of information and guidance. Excellent knowledge and information from trainer.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Totally outside my comfort zone but Nathan carefully and considerately guided us through creating a relaxed learning environment despite the heavy course content.”

Level 3 Delegate

“The first training course I am walking away from feeling like I will hugely benefit from the content. I will be letting my colleagues know and recommending this course to them as it will not only benefit their work life but their home life. Personally, this course couldn't have been timed better. Thank you.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Great course which should be open to more people.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Course was well led and engaging by a clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Best course in years that I have attended! Felt engaged and passionate.”

Level 3 Delegate
“It was a great course, thank you so much. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The book is good to move around in.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I very much enjoyed the course and have gained a lot of knowledge and a better understanding of mental health conditions.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I was reluctant to attend the course thinking I wouldn't learn anything and have a negative view. I have learned that all conditions are just as serious as each other. Course exceeded my expectations.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Thank you Penny. You made everyone feel comfortable to talk if they wanted to and share their experiences.”

Level 3 Delegate
“One of the best courses I have attended, ever. Well done Nathan.”

Level 3 Delegate
“An excellent, well executed course that I will 100% implement into my work and social life. Many thanks.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Really interesting course, trainer was great and very informative! I feel confident going into the workplace as a mental health first aider.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Thank you very much for your time and expertise on this subject area. I have left with a greater understanding and knowledge based on this subject.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Supportive trainer who was very easy to listen to and follow, who was very passionate about the subject which made the whole experience enjoyable.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I was happy with everything - a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about supporting others.”

Level 3 Delegate
“I learned a lot to help me identify the signs and symptoms of any mental health concerns and how/where to signpost people to. I think I will be much more confident in the future with dealing with situations without fear that I might make things worse. thank you very much.”

Level 3 Delegate
“The course came at a really good time for me with lots of changes going on at work an in my personal life and was good to have some time out for me to learn and step back to gain knowledge to then take forward to help others.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Lots of information and guidance. Excellent knowledge and information from trainer.”

Level 3 Delegate
“Totally outside my comfort zone but Nathan carefully and considerately guided us through creating a relaxed learning environment despite the heavy course content.”

Level 3 Delegate

Who We Work With

We collaborate with organisations across all sectors to promote mental wellbeing. Our support extends to businesses, charities, schools, and community groups who want to prioritise mental health.

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Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

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