Level 2 Mental Health First Aid

Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.

Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues,

COURSE CONTENT

• Exploring mental health
• Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
• Understand a mentally healthy environment

ELIGIBILITY

• Age 19+
• Applicants aged between 19 – 23 must hold a prior level 2 or above qualification in any subject except the subject they wish to apply for.
• Applicants over 23 do not need any entry qualifications
• Lives in England
• British Citizen or have been living within the EU for 3 years for purposes other than study
• Able to supply ID at induction
• Provide residency evidence if not a British citizen

Benefits

• Achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• Evidence your competency to employers
• Further your personal and professional development
• Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
• Increase your understanding of mental health and how to support people in the workplace

What You will Learn

• Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill health
• Understand factors which may contribute to mental ill health
• Understand types of mental ill health in individuals
• Understand actions to take when an individual is facing a mental health crisis
• Understand the importance of positive relationships
• Understand the importance of a person-centred approach to supporting mental ill health
• Understand own responsibilities and limitations in relation to the mental health of others
• Understand how to protect own mental health when supporting others
• Understand the impact of attitudes and perceptions of mental health for individuals and organisations
• Know about the legislative framework relevant to mental health
• Understand mentally healthy environments
• Understand the importance of having a wellness action plan

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COURSE FEES

Fully Funded

COURSE DELIVERY

Online (Delivered by The Learning Curve Group)

COURSE DURATION

3 Weeks

AWARDING BODY

NCFE CACHE

If you are looking for a more in depth awareness in Mental Health and specific Mental Health conditions then you may like our fully funded distance learning 6 weeks course of Level 2 Mental Health Awareness