Mental Health Awareness & First Aid
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of mental health, mental health first aid. Helping to reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage people to talk about mental health.
Description
The qualification should provide learners with the ability to apply their knowledge of mental health through recognising and responding to the signs of mental ill health in themselves and others and be able to undertake the role of Mental Health First Aider offering mental health first aid to people experiencing mental ill health.
Course content
Mental Health Awareness
- Understanding mental health
- Recognising signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders and issues
- Support and advice available
Mental Health First Aid
- Recognise the signs of mental ill health
- Provide initial help to a person experiencing mental ill health
- Signpost appropriate sources of help
- Escalate situations when a person may be at risk of harm to themselves or others
- Promote good mental health
Contact details
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Education Provider
Fit Training International
9 active educational opportunities
Riverview, BIC Wearfield, Business & Innovation Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 2TH
The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of mental health, mental health first aid. Helping to reduce stigma and discrimination and encourage people to talk about mental health.
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