Specialist Sector Modules
Mental Health First Aid Awareness
A short awareness course in recognising and responding to mental health crisis and distress at work.
- Duration
- 3 guided hours
- Structure
- 4 modules · 12 lessons
- Accreditation
- CPD Certification Service
About this course
This short awareness course teaches practitioners how to notice the early signs of poor mental health, start a supportive conversation, respond to crisis including suicidal thoughts and self-harm, and signpost to the right professional help. It is an awareness programme and does not confer instructor or clinical status.
What you will be able to do
- Recognise early signs of mental ill health and distress in colleagues and service users
- Start and hold a supportive conversation using a structured approach
- Respond safely to disclosure of suicidal thoughts or self-harm
- Signpost to appropriate professional and crisis support