The First Aider for Mental Health offers initial support to someone, be it a work colleague or someone else, who is experiencing emotional or psychological distress. From this course, you’ll learn how to recognise the signs, respond appropriately by starting a non-judgemental conversation, and confidently signpost someone toward the help they need. You will learn what your roles and responsibilities as the First Aider for Mental Health will be. You could be contributing toward, saving someone's life. (just as a literal first aider might do).

Course content:

• Definition of a First Aider for Mental Health 

• Role and responsibilities of a First Aider 

• The impact of mental health issues 

• Mental health stigma 

• Statistics

• Mental health continuum 

• Mental health risk factors

• Early warning signs

• How to start a difficult conversation 

• Non-judgmental listening skills

• When to contact the emergency services 

• The First Aider’s own health and emotions

• What is stress? 

• Causes of stress Effects of stress

• Coping strategies

• Depression 

• Anxiety 

• Psychosis 

• Eating disorders 

• Suicide 

• Self-harm

• What is substance misuse? 

• Alcohol misuse 

• The effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health 

• First aid for drug and alcohol misuse 

• Treatments and signposting for drugs and alcohol

• C.A.R.E First Action Plan- (Practical Assessment)

• Developing a clearer picture of mental health in the workplace