First Aid for Mental Health Level 2 Course

This course is a 6 hour classroom based course that is suitable for anyone aged 14 years and over. Lunch and refreshments included.

Course content:

1. What is mental health
2. Stigmas around mental health
3. Factors affecting mental health
4. Understanding the role of First Aider for mental health
5. Giving advice and contacting emergency services
6. Identifying signs and managing stress
7. Identifying signs of : Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Eating disorders, Suicide and Self-harm
8. Effects of substance misuse on a persons mental health
9. Demonstrating the application of the first aid action plan for mental health
10. Key factors of providing positive mental health in the workplace and how to implement them