Mental Health First Aid Course

Gravitas Medical Solutions, Hereford

Ofqual Regulated , 2 Days in Length , Valid for 3 years

Mental Health First Aid in The Workplace

Who should attend?

The course is designed for people who wish to:

• Raise their awareness of the signs and symptoms associated with mental health problems related to both in and outside the workplace

• Be able to actively listen and feel confident to have a conversation with individuals suffering potential mental ill-health

• Be able to assist with policy writing and risk assessments for mental health in the workplace

• Direct anyone with potential mental health problems to a reliable source of support both internally and externally

What does the course cover?

• Understanding mental health and its importance

• The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace

• Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider

• Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace

• Best practice for employers

• Mental health first aid at work action plan

• Common mental health conditions, including characteristics and features of:

• Work-related Stress and Anxiety

• Eating disorders and Phobias

• Self-harm and Suicide

• Psychosis and Bipolar

• Depression

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Appropriate coping strategies

• How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace

• Assisting those off work or returning to work

• Support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health

• Types of support available both locallyand nationally

Host or Publisher Gravitas Medical Solutions