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This course is aimed at providing delegates with the knowledge to recognize a range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation, reduce stigma and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Delegates will learn how to recognize and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Course content

Defining mental health and understanding the stigma surrounding mental health
Identify factors than can affect a person’s mental health
Understand the role of a first aider and know when to contact the emergency services

Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering mental health condition
Identify signs of stress and how stress can be managed
Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health

Key factors in providing mental health culture in the workplace and how to implement them
Identify signs and symptoms and describe the support and therapy provided for the following mental health conditions; depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide, self-harm, bipolar, schizophrenia and PTSD

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Experience required

No prior knowledge of topic required

Course duration

Half day course, full day course and 2 day courses available

Number of delegates

0 – 16

Certification

Nuco Certification / In-house

Facilities / requirement

A training room suitable for the number of delegates will be required.

Availability

On-site and training centre (reduced numbers)

Certification renewal

This qualification does not have an expiry however we recommend a refresher every 3 years, this may depend on the company’s risk assessments and internal policies.

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