How will this course help me?
This online course will provide you with the knowledge to recognise early signs of poor mental health and suspected mental health conditions, and give you the skills to start a conversation and if necessary, signpost the person towards professional help.
You will learn:
- What mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for Mental Health
- How to offer appropriate information and practical support to a person presenting with poor mental health
- How to recognise and manage stress
- How to recognise a range of mental health symptoms and conditions
During the 2-week period you will cover:
Module 1 – Introduction
Module 2 – What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Module 3 – Identifying mental health conditions and early signs
Module 4 – Providing advice and starting a conversation
Module 5 – Stress
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- 1-hour group or individual online session
Module 6 – Mental health conditions and behaviours, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm
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- 1-hour group or individual online session
1-to-1 Video assessment which takes up to 30 minutes
There are a total of 85 individual lessons with videos, quizzes, graphics, downloadable resources, links to relevant sites and reflective questions.
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is available to people aged 18 years or over. You must be able to read and self-learn the reference manual and additional resources that we will provide you with.
You will also need to use a computer with a reasonable internet connection in order to access the distance learning resources and communicate with the facilitator.