Mental Health First Aid course in Wiltshire
1 in 6 people will experience a mental illness some time in their lives, therefore mental health support in the workplace and at home is just as relevant as administering first aid in a medical emergency.
In February 2024 the HSE updated their guidelines on Mental Health Awareness in the workplace, they are now emphasising that it is the employers’ responsibility to take account of employees’ mental health in their first-aid needs assessment.
Identifying the signs early will lead to a speedy intervention and support which is essential to a person's wellbeing, and in turn will decrease staff absence and increase productivity in the workplace.
At Wiltshire First Aid, we offer nationally two recognised accredited courses:
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health:
This is a one day course and suitable for those who want to gain a greater awareness of mental health.
Cost: £100 per person + VAT
Course Content
1. What is first aid for mental health,
2. Identifying mental health conditions,
3. Providing advice and starting a conversation,
4. Stress,
5. Drugs and alcohol,
6. First aid action plan for mental health,
7. Mental health in the workplace,
8. Depression,
9. Anxiety
Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This is a two day course and suitable for those who have supervisory responsibilities and want the skills to support any employee with mental health related issues and guide them to the relevant professional support
Cost: £200 per person + VAT
Course content
1.What is first aid for mental health,
2. Identifying mental health conditions,
3. Providing advice and starting a conversation,
4. Stress,
5. Drugs and alcohol,
6. First aid action plan for mental health,
7. Mental health in the workplace,
8. Depression,
9. Anxiety,
10. Post-traumatic stress disorder,
11. Self-harm,
12. Suicide,
13. Eating disorders,
14. Personality disorders,
15. Bipolar disorder,
16. Psychosis,
17. Schizophrenia,
18. Assessment and course closure
“MHFA can be a heavy subject and a lot to take in, however Amanda managed to ensure the tasks were a little lighter and presented the information in a memorable and relevant to the team approach leaving us feeling more confident around mental health”
Katie Adams - Snapdragons Nursery
“I really enjoyed this course and it will help me understand mental health more and will help in my line of work.”
Gillian Deery - St John's School
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course plus Dave delivered with such enthusiasm and deep knowledge for the topic. It was very interesting and engaging"
Priscilla Huagie - First Rung Ltd
"The course was outstanding. The information provided was insightful and very well planned and I enjoyed learning about stress within the workplace. The course was amazing!"
Emily - IBA UK
