This comprehensive, detailed course aims to provide delegates with a greater knowledge of a range of mental health conditions, an awareness of how such conditions are treated and the ability to provide support and practical advice. It also covers more practical topics such as when to contact the emergency services regarding mental health, and how to implement the First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health.

With a minimum duration of twelve hours in the classroom, this course is typically completed over two consecutive days. However, we can provide multiple sessions across a six-week period if that better suits your requirements – each session must be a minimum of two hours long.

This course is assessed through practical demonstration and a written assessment paper – upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a certificate that is valid for three years.

This course covers a range of topics, including (but not limited) to:

• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and anxiety
• Providing advice and starting a Conversation
• Professional treatment of mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and anxiety
• Stress and stress management
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the Workplace

For a full syllabus or more information, contact us today.