Supervising Mental Health First Aid Overview

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. 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 has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. The HSE guidance ‘First aid needs assessment’ refers to mental health in the workplace.

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.

Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Unsure if this is the course for you? why not get in contact with one of our team who will be happy to help guild you. Contact us here.

We also offer two other options;

Mental Health First Aid Awareness – Level 1

Mental Health First Aid – Level 2

• • • Introduction
    • What is first aid for mental health
    • Identifying Mental Health conditions
    • Providing advice and starting a conversation
    • Stress
    • Mental Health conditions
    • First Aid for Mental Health action plan
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
    • Depression
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder
    • Self-harm
    • Suicide
    • Eating Disorders
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Psychosis
    • Schizophrenia
    • Anxiety
    • Assessment and Course Closure

Duration: Two Day (12 Hours) not including any breaks

Location: The training can be delivered at one of our training venues or at your place of work.

Cost: The cost of this course is £200 + VAT per person. Bulk booking discounts avalible.

Delegates: Up to 12 delegates at a time. We have a minimum requirement of 6 individuals for closed courses.

Course Booklet: Built into the cost of this course is a course booklet that will provide you all the information to assist you moving forward and continuing to develop your own knowledge and understanding.

A sample of the course booklet can be found here.

Assessment: Learners will be assessed throughout the course by the tutor and a range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (Open and multiple-choice)

Certification: A Level 3 Award Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RFQ) will be issued to the learner on successfully completing the course.

There is no expiry of the qualification, but annual refresher training is recommended.

If you are interested in booking this course for either yourself or your Company/Organisation please do not hesitate to contact us today or call us on 01296 841112 or 07715 607432 where we will be happy to assist you.

Additional information can be found on the MHFA England website, although our training is in no way connected to MHFA England they have an array of useful resources.