Mental health support in the workplace
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. Here at Calne based Wiltshire First Aid Training, 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
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What is first aid for mental health
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Providing advice and starting a conversation
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Stress
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Drugs and alcohol
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First aid action plan for mental health
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Mental health in the workplace
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Depression
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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
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What is first aid for mental health
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Providing advice and starting a conversation
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Stress
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Drugs and alcohol
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First aid action plan for mental health
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Mental health in the workplace
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Self-harm
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Suicide
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Eating disorders
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Personality disorders
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Bipolar disorder
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Psychosis
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Schizophrenia
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Assessment and course closure
Course reviews
“Attended a 2 day course arranged through my university, Emma was very informative and covered a number of subjects within only the two 6 hour days! She puts an approachable and understandable spin on the topics that makes it more interesting than you expect a first aid course to be! Definitely recommend to others aiming to be officially first aid trained.”
Evie Mae
Find out more about our First Aid for Mental Health courses by getting in touch with Wiltshire First Aid Training today by calling us on 01249 569690