Why is Adult Mental Health important?
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being and it will have an impact on the way that we feel, act and think. Our mental health will dictate how we are able to handle the stresses in life, how we make decisions and the way that we will relate to those in our life – at work and at home. Importantly we should be aware that everyone has mental health.
Understanding that everyone has mental health means that we all have a responsibility to look out for each other, those we work with, our friends and family. Our mental health is on a continuum, and we will all have days when it is okay not to be okay. First Aid for Mental Health Awareness enables individuals to provide the initial support for someone experiencing a mental health problem until professional help is received or until the crisis is resolved.
Below are the First Aid for Mental Health Awareness courses that are on offer. Giving employees the opportunity to attend one of these courses will help them to understand more about mental health and develop the confidence to start conversations with others about their mental health.
According to research by University of Warwick, addressing wellbeing at work increases productivity by up to 12%. The government’s Stevenson-Farmer Review of Mental Health and Employers in 2017 states that:
“The human cost is huge, with poor mental health having an impact on the lives of many individuals and those around them. This manifests itself in a variety of ways both at work and at home and impacts a person’s ability to manage other elements of their personal life.
Then there is the ultimate human cost of loss of life through suicide. We know that rates of poor mental health and suicide are higher for employees in certain industries.”
What courses are available?
Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (Level 1)
This ½-day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and signpost a person towards professional help. This is recommended for all employees.
Course costs:
- Training costs for up to 10 staff including certification: £200
First Aid for Mental Health (Level 2)
A 1-day course that covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan, and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace. This is recommended for all employees and/or those holding management posts.
Course costs:
- Training for up to 5 people including certification: £200
- Training for up to 10 people including certification: £300
- Training for up to 15 people including certification: £400
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (Level 3)
This is a 2-day course that goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and outlines the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. This course is aimed at those within a supervisory/managerial level within the workplace or those who have been selected or volunteered to become a First Aider for Mental Health.
Course costs:
- Training for up to 5 people including certification: £400
- Training for up to 10 people including certification: £600
- Training for up to 15 people including certification: £800
Please contact us to find out more about the First Aid for Mental Awareness courses, or complete a booking enquiry form if you are interested in a specific course.
