Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. Increasing the understanding of mental health among staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support. Mental Health first Aiders (MHFA’s) are an integral and often vital resource across a variety of sectors.  The role of a Mental health Frist Aider is to be the first point of contact for anyone who is experiencing a mental health issue or some form of emotional distress.

In this fully online course, you'll build an understanding of mental health problems and the wide range of support and roles in a workplace setting. You will learn how to support individuals with their mental health, as well as what a mentally healthy environment is like.

There are 5 units in this course:

• Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Stigma and stereotypes that individuals with mental ill-health may face
• Safeguarding individuals who may experience mental ill-health
• The role and responsibilities of a mental health first aider
• Mental health first aid in a workplace environment

This is a marked course which requires short essay style answers to allow your assigned marker to be able to identify that you have understood the skills and knowledge to meet the awarding body standards.  

This is a fully online course, you will be emailed with a login to access the course and assessments