Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace - 13th and 14th October 2021

We are hosting an open online Level 3 Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace qualification course on 13th and 14th October 2021.

Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK. The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, candidates will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders.

Understanding mental health and its importance  

The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace  

Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider  

Common mental health conditions, including: 

Characteristics and features o Work-related stress 

Anxiety o Eating disorders 

Depression 

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) 

Phobias 

Bipolar 

Self-harm 

Psychosis 

Suicide  

Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace 

Best practice for employers 

Mental health first aid at work action plan 

Appropriate coping strategies  

How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace 

Assisting those off work or returning to work  

Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health  

Types of support available both locally and nationally