Course Description
Mental Health involves our emotional, psychological and social well-being and it affects how we think, feel and act. It can determine how we handle stress, relate to others and how we make certain choices. There is still a lack of awareness and consideration surrounding mental health issues.
At least 1 in 6 workers in the UK experience mental health problems, including, anxiety and depression, but due to stigma surrounding mental health they don’t feel comfortable to talk about it to their colleagues or managers. This has a direct effect on lost production, absence and recruitment each year to employers. Training some members of your workforce to become Mental Health First Aiders can therefore be hugely beneficial.
Course Duration
The course is a 12-hour course run over 2 days. Delegates will develop skills in asking appropriate questions, listening without judgement and giving guidance about where help can be found. The Mental Health First Aid course is ideal for those that are looking to increase their awareness and understanding around mental health and build their confidence to offer valuable first aid to people suffering from
Qualification
Nationally recognised NHS Scotland Mental Health First Aid certificate.
