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Course Description
This course gives learners the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions and how to start a supportive conversation and how to signpost the person for further help and support.
Each year 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and 1 in 6 will experience a MH issue in the workplace.
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Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding on mental health and how to help someone towards professional help. This course does not teach learners how to diagnose conditions as this can only be done by a trained professional.
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Minimum Age
The qualification is available to learners who are aged 14 and over. ​
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Course Validity
The qualification is valid for 3 years from date of issue. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
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Course learner ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 16
Course Delivery
We offer flexible ways to complete your Mental Health First Aid Training, designed to suit how you like to learn:
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Classroom
Complete your full course face-to-face with one of our experienced trainers. Ideal if you prefer hands-on, practical learning in a group setting.
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Distance Learning
Join a tutor-led live webinar for 4 Hours of interactive online learning from home.
Each option meets the same high standards and provides you with a fully accredited certificate.
Course Content
1. **Know what mental health is and why people develop mental health conditions:**
- Define mental health
- Understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify factors that can affect a persons mental health
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2. **Role of a MH First Aider:**
- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health.
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3. **Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting with a mental health condition.:**
- Outline the advice that should be presented
- Know when to contact the emergency services with a person presenting with a mental health condition
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4. **Know how to recognise and manage stress:**
- Identify the signs on a person under stress
- State how stress can be managed
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5. **Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions:**
- Identify signs and symptoms of Anxiety
- Identify signs and symptoms of Depression
- Identify signs and symptoms of Eating Disorders
- Identify signs and symptoms of Psychosis
- Identify signs and symptoms of Self Harm
- Identify signs and symptoms of Suicide
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Criteria
Completion of a written assessment.
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Assessment Grading
Grading is either Pass or Referred.
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