Online 1st Aider for Mental Health Training

Support and Crisis for Adults

Our 1st Aid for Mental Health courses are equipping people with the skills that can help to save lives

Workplace mental health and wellbeing is moving up the corporate agenda now more than ever. Businesses now recognise there are tangible benefits in looking after your most important asset – your staff. Our health and wellbeing services will help you lower absence rates, increase productivity and improve employee engagement.

Our team of Mental Health Trainers understand the importance of being able to provide your team with the most effective way to deliver our 1st Aid for Mental Health Training. We are committed to delivering the highest quality learning experience. As a result, this training is not only delivered face to face but also online.

This course is Quality Checked by the National Counselling Society (NCS)

This one-day course is Quality Checked by the National Counselling Society (NCS) and is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being. Learners will build a knowledge base that can be used in a variety of health and social care roles, as well as those working in schools and other educational settings.

Course Type
Live Distance Learning

Learning Format
Online based

Course Duration
1 day split into 4 sessions

Further Development Opportunities
Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Days

Wellbeing Days

What do you get?
1st Aid Mental Health Champion Certificate

The Role of the 1st Aid Champion for Mental Health

A 1st Aid Champion for Mental Health in the workplace is the person to go to if anyone who is going through some form of mental health issue. Their role is to help guide the person in distress to the relevant help that they need. Their job is to be able to use their knowledge and experience to spot someone who is developing a mental health issue. They will, therefore, be able to intervene before it escalates.

It is important to remember that being a 1st Aid Champion for mental health, they are there to support an individual and it doesn’t qualify anyone as a therapist. Instead they are there to non-judgmentally support an individual; and to encourage them to access the professional support that is available.

Who is This Course is Designed For?

This course is for all corporate, healthcare, social care, employers and educational professionals who need to refresh or improve upon their current understanding of mental health. It is also for anyone that anyone who works with, lives with or supports anyone with mental health issues. We will train you to have the skills and confidence to step in and guide them towards the support they need. In doing so, they can speed up their recovery and potentially stop issues from developing into a crisis.

1st Aid for Mental Health Training dates 2020 – UK

1st Aid For Mental Health Champion

^£ 210

When:

Monday 20th July 9am until 11am

Tuesday 21st July 9am until 11am

Monday 27th July 9am until 11am

Tuesday 28th July 9am until 11am

Where: ONLINE

Regular price: £210

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1st Aid For Mental Health Champion

^£ 210

When:

Saturday 1st August 9am until 11am

Sunday 2nd August 9am until 11am

Saturday 8th August 9am until 11am

Sunday 9th August 9am until 11am

Where: ONLINE

Regular price: £210

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To discuss any of these courses please call 03306 601274 or email info@tttrainingacademy.com

Why Take This Course:

1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with a form of mental illness at some stage during their lifetime. (Source: Annual Health Survey)

A further 15% have less severe problems that put them at risk of developing mental health problems in the future. (Centre for Mental Health)

In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week (Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey: Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing)

Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. (National Institute for Mental Health)

This training course will ensure you are equipped with the relevant knowledge of mental health to be able spot the signs, help manage and provide effective support.

During this course, you will explore how mental health issues impacts individuals over their lifetime as well as the wider implications for their family and society.

The course provides you with:

An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma

An understanding of common mental health issues

The causes, symptoms and treatment of common mental health problems

Knowledge and confidence in spotting the signs of mental ill health

Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining well-being

Course Syllabus

The course is split in 4 manageable parts. These are:

What is mental health?

Suicide

Anxiety and depression

Psychosis

“My team and I all learnt lots of practical information and tips to champion mental health wellbeing within our organisation thank you.”

Suzy, Birmingham
“Thank you so much for this training, I have learnt such a lot about myself and how I can support anyone that is struggling with their mental health”

Michael, Birmingham

Disclaimer

Due to the sensitive nature of the content taught on this training, there are occasions where delegates may experience trigger reactions, based on their own experiences. Our trainers are there to support during the training, but it is also imperative that all delegates take care of their own emotional, mental and physical wellbeing at all times.

Our Mental Health Training is not designed as a treatment for individuals experiencing a mental health condition. Nothing in this course should be viewed as a substitute for professional advice (including, without limitation, medical advice).

Always consult your own GP if you’re in any way concerned about your health. You should always promptly consult a doctor all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.