Mental Health First Aid Course 

Mental health challenges affect millions of individuals worldwide, yet there is often a lack of understanding and support available. Many individuals facing mental health difficulties do not receive the timely assistance they need. This course aims to address this problem by training individuals and ensuring that more people have access to knowledgeable and compassionate support during times of crisis.

By completing the Mental Health First Aid Course, learners gain a range of benefits. Firstly, they develop a deeper understanding of mental health and the various conditions that can impact individuals. This knowledge allows them to offer appropriate and timely assistance, reducing the potential for harm and facilitating early intervention. Moreover, learners acquire skills to engage with individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner. This fosters a supportive environment, promoting overall well-being and recovery for those in need.

Please note: This Mental Health First Aid Course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Course doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

• Accredited by CPD
• Institute of Hospitality endorsed
• Meets UK & EU Legal requirements
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course

• Developed by qualified food safety professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchase

Sneak Peek of Mental Health First Aid Course

Endorsement

The Quality Licence Scheme has endorsed this course for its excellent non-regulated provision and training programs. However, it is not an accredited qualification and is not regulated by Ofqual. If you require further recognition, such as progression into higher education, your training provider can offer advice. You may also refer to the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website for more information.

Certification

After successfully completing the Mental Health First Aid course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. This certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. You can have endorsed certificates delivered to your home via post for just £129.

Also, once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a CPD Accredited FREE Digital Certificate. You can have your FREE printed CPD Accredited Certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99).

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Mental Health First Aid Course, learners will be able to:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of mental health
• Understanding medication and therapy in the treatment of mental illness
• Learn the right social attitudes towards mental illness
• Deepen their understanding of Mood Disorder
• Strengthen their understanding of different common psychological disorders such as Schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, a sleeping disorder etc.
• Understand the impact of mental health in the workplace
• Learn how to provide proper immediate treatment and medication to the mental illness

Free resource - How to Look After Your Mental Health.

Assessment

At the end of the Mental Health First Aid Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Who is this course for?

This Mental Health First Aid Course is for anyone who is working in the healthcare sector, such as a mental health nurse, mental health advisor, psychotherapist or anyone who wants to provide immediate help to the sudden mental health crisis. This course also helps the mental health practitioners or healthcare professionals to fast track their career ladder with promotion through this significant additional skill.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health Module 2: Overview of Mental health First Aid Module 3: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Module 4: Stress and Anxiety Disorders Module 5 : Schizophrenia Module 6: Personality Disorders Module 7: Mood Disorders Module 8: Eating & Sleeping Disorders Module 9: Self Harm and Suicide Module 10: Medication and Therapy in the treatment of Mental Illness Module 11: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness Module 12:Mental Health Legislation and Services Module 13 : Mental Health in the Workplace Module 14: Approach and React to People in Mental Health Crisis