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Raising awareness of mental health in the workplace

Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace

This 1-day course is designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance to employees and colleagues.

Overview

With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems each year in the UK, supporting colleagues at work is vital. During the 1-day course delegates will develop a greater understanding of the importance of positive metnal health and wellbeing in the workplace. They will also understanding the role that all play in recognising and handling mental health issues at work.

 

Course Information

Syallabus​

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  • Understanding mental health and its importance

  • The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace

  • Legislation associated with mental health in the workpalce

  • Promoting positive mental health in the workplace

  • Common mental health conditions, including:​

    • Work-related stress

    • Anxiety

    • Eating disorders

    • Depression

    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

    • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

    • Phobias

    • Bipolar

    • Psychosis

    • Suicide

  • Identifying key features within a mental health first aid at work action plan and listening techniques.

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Duration

1-days

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Maximum delegates

12 per course. (8 maximum for virtual classroom)

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Certification

QA Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace. Valid for 3 years. 

Learning in the right way is important. At Only First Aid we provide two options for those who wish to gain the Understanding Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace qualification to do so.

Group Booking - Classroom delivery

If you have a group of staff, the course can be delivered at your premises on dates convenient for you.

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Features

  • Learners are supported and guided through their training with an expert mental health first aid in the workplace instructor

  • Study alongside your colleagues in a familiar environment

  • Dates to suit staff schedule

  • Content specific to your workplace 

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To discuss your requirements and rates for the training, contact us here.

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Group Booking - Virtual Classroom

If you have a group of staff who are based across the country, or work from home, our virtual classroom course is an ideal blend of remote learning with a live tutor.

Features

  • Live online course with one of our expert mental health instructors

  • Combine the flexibility of remote learning with a live tutor

  • Date to suit staff schedules

  • Content specific to your workplace

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To discuss your requirements and rates for the training, contact us here.

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