Mental Health First Aid (Soundcastle)

Wellbeing at Work Mental Health First Aid Training: Empowering Organisations to Support Mental Health

Each year in the UK, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health condition. Mental ill health costs employers annually up to £56 billion in absence, staff turnover and lost productivity. All the while, employers are increasingly expected to support mental health - but many leaders feel under-equipped.

Delivered in partnership with Soundcastle, this nationally accredited full day course is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health, and in giving you the skills and knowledge you need to become a Mental Health First Aider.

During the session, you will explore how to look after mental health and wellbeing, as well as develop the skills to start a supportive conversation and signpost a friend, colleague or community member in need towards the professional help they need.

Our Mental Health First Aid training will give you everything you need to:

• Raise awareness of mental health within your organisation and beyond
• Promote wellbeing in your workplace
• Create a positive and supportive environment for your team
• Challenge stigma around mental health
• Understand factors that can impact mental health
• Develop the skills to support the mental health of your organisation and community

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand what First Aid for Mental Health is
• Have knowledge of different types of mental health conditions
• Understand stress and stress management
• Understand the impact of drugs and alcohol
• Be able to identify factors which affect mental health
• Identify ways to support your own resilience when working in challenging situations

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper. Following a successful assessment, you will be issued with a Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health.

*Please note you must be a minimum of 14 years old to take this course.