The Training Academy
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 such as anxiety and depression in the workplace or place of study.
The mission:
To reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
To empower people with the confidence to help.
To make the workspace a nicer place to be.
Mental Health First Aid Courses
About mental health
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. Research found that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.
These qualifications empower your team with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.
First Aiders will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals, but will be able to identify when a person may have a suspected mental health condition, offer reassurance and support, and know where they can go to get help.
THE QUALIFICATION
The qualification provided is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Qualification delivery can be classroom-based or distance learning through video conferencing software.
First Aid for Mental Health
1 Day course
LEVEL 2/5 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE First Aid for Mental Health
This course provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as covering the effects of drugs and alcohol. The first Aid for Mental Health Action Plan will also be covered.
A range of subjects are covered including:
• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
SUPERVISING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH (RQF L3) 2 Day course
LEADING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH (SCQF L6)
A range of subjects are covered including:
• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
• A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail
This course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. This course is aimed at those at a supervisor/ manager level, as well as teachers of adults.
As a teacher and teacher trainer of EFL myself, focus can also be brought to foreign adult learners and potential mental health issues within this group.
First Aid for Mental Health Annual Refresher
This course has been designed for First Aiders for Mental Health to refresh their skills and knowledge and to stay up to date with current research.
The course covers key topics from the regulated First Aid for Mental Health qualifications, including the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, how to develop a first aid action plan for mental health and ways in which people can improve their general wellbeing.
Duration
A 3-hour theory-based training course.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
• What is first aid for mental health?
• Stress
• Mental health conditions
• First aid action plan for mental health
• Current external factors affecting mental health
• Wellbeing
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course. Learners must be a minimum of 14 years of age to attend the course. Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance.
First Aid for Youth Mental Health
This qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults. Learners will gain the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation and provide support and guidance to professional help.
A range of subjects are covered including:
• What is first aid for youth mental health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Stress
• Mental health conditions
• Drugs and alcohol
• First aid action plan for mental health
How are the courses delivered?
The course can be delivered in the following ways:
In person on your premises.
In person at a convenient hired venue ( extra costs apply).
Online over zoom.
Number of attendees:
There is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 16 attendees.
However, if you only have 1 or 2 team members, there is the opportunity to combine your training with another organisation.
