
Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.
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Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they
can go to get help.
Course Content
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What is mental health?
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Why people develop mental health conditions
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The role of a First Aider for mental health
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Providing advice and practical support
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How to recognise and manage stress
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How to recognise a range of mental health conditions
Course Fee
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£560 for up to 8 participants
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£70 per additional participant up to a maximum of 12
Information
Certification FAA Certificate of Training (valid for 3 years)
Course Length 4 Hours
Delivery Model Face-to-face delivery
Maximum Participants 12