Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 3

Organisational Benefit

Raising awareness around mental health in adults and reduce stigma. Boost knowledge and skills in dealing with mental health and promote early intervention. Provide a greater understanding of Adult Mental Health.

Who Should Attend?

Managers and any staff interested in joining the MHFA Scheme. This qualification is for those over the age of 18, who have an interest in mental health first aid and would like to raise their awareness of mental health within the work environment and be able to actively listen and guide/ support work colleagues.

Learning Objectives

The objective of the qualification is to benefit the Learner by educating them in common mental health problems related to work such as stress, depression anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The qualification includes how to actively listen and have a conversation, provide suggestions but empower the individual to make their own decisions on how to best provide assistance in difficult times. The Learner will also gain an understanding of laws that apply to the workplace associated with mental health.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand Mental Health and its importance.
• Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to Mental Health in the workplace.
• Understand a range of common Mental Health conditions.
• Know how to implement Mental Health first aid strategies in the workplace.
• Understand how employers can provide support to employees.

Other Information

Learners must complete the assessment to achieve the certification. This course will include discussions on mental health conditions, such as, stress, depression anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide. Photo ID must be shown to the trainer at the start of the session.

Duration: 2 Days

Booking

Powys County Council employees can book onto this course via iTrent Self Service.  For all other applicants, please register your interest using our online form