Mental Health First Aid at Work Course
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Mental Health First Aid at Work Online Training Overview
This course will give learners an overview of mental health and wellbeing at work, how to create working conditions that foster good mental health, managing workers with a mental health condition, and strategies for helping workers return to work with reasonable adjustments.
Duration: 1 Hour CPD Points: 1
What You will learn
Mental Health First Aid at Work Course Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between work and mental health and wellbeing
- List ways to create working conditions that foster good mental and physical health
- Restate how to manage an employee with a mental health condition
- Develop a return to work strategy with reasonable adjustments for a worker with a mental health condition
Lessons
Course Content
- Course Introduction – Mental Health First Aid at Work,
- What is Mental Health?,
- What is Stress?,
- What Can Cause Mental Ill Health?,
- Mental Ill Health Experiences,
- What is Mental Health First Aid?,
- Responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider,
- Mental Health in an Organization,
- Reasons Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter in the Workplace,
- Mental Health Support,
- Discussing Mental Health,
- Experiences of Mental Health in Daily Life,
- Legislation,
- The Equality Act,
- Promoting Wellbeing,
- Role of Line Managers and Promoting Wellbeing,
- Supporting Team Wellbeing,
- The Five Pathways to Positive Mental Health,
- Recruitment and Promotion,
- Hiring & Risk Assessments,
- Mental Health Disclosures,
- Disclosures and Discrimination,
- Worker Risk Groups,
- Early Warning Signs of Mental Ill Health,
- Presenteeism,
- Identifying Problems and Needs,
- Having a Conversation,
- Non-Judgemental Listening,
- Verbal and Nonverbal Listening Skills,
- Supporting Reluctant Employees in Discussing Mental Health,
- Managing an Employee in Distress,
- Workplace Pressure Support Plan,
- Managing the Rest of the Team,
- Recognising When the Individual Needs Professional or Clinical Help,
- Mental Health Episodes,
- Advanced Statements,
- Supporting a Worker on Sick Leave,
- Return-to-Work,
- What is a Reasonable Adjustment,
- Examples of Reasonable Adjustments,
- Reasonable Adjustments in Practice,
- Supporting Return-to-Work,
- Managing Colleague and Client Reactions,
- Work and Medication,
- Unsuccessful Return-to-Work,
- Ongoing Illnesses
On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Mental Health First Aid at Work free course certificate.
Who is this for?
Who is this Mental Health First Aid at Work training for?
This online course has been written at an intermediary level that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:
- Refresher training
- Inductions
- Awareness
- Knowledge enhancement
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is designed to teach individuals how to identify, understand, and help a person who may be developing a mental health issue or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training is relevant to a wide range of roles across various sectors, including health and social care, human resources, and more. Here’s a breakdown of relevant roles in each category that would benefit from MHFA training:
Health and Social Care
- Nurses and Nursing Assistants: Understanding mental health issues helps these professionals provide holistic care.
- Social Workers: Equipping them with MHFA skills enables better support for clients with mental health challenges.
- Mental Health Counselors: Although already specialists, additional certification can deepen their comprehension of early signs and appropriate responses.
- Medical Doctors and Psychiatrists: Enhances their ability to manage mental health crises effectively within medical settings.
- Occupational Therapists: Helps them address the mental health aspects of patient recovery.
- Caregivers: Empowers them to recognize and respond to mental health issues among those they care for, including in eldercare settings.
- Community Health Workers: Prepares them to support mental well-being in community settings.
Human Resources
- HR Managers and Advisors: MHFA training can enable them to support employees struggling with mental health issues and contribute to a healthier workplace.
- HR Assistants: Fundamental understanding from MHFA training helps manage situations with empathy and awareness.
- Talent Acquisition Specialists: Knowledge of mental health could help in creating more supportive environments for new and existing employees.
- Employee Relations Specialists: Critical in providing direct support and response strategies for employees facing mental health challenges.
Other Settings Where MHFA Training is Beneficial
- School Teachers and Administrators: Helps in identifying and assisting students who might be facing mental health issues.
- Law Enforcement: Offers police and other emergency responders the tools to handle situations involving individuals with mental health crises safely and compassionately.
- Corporate Trainers and Coaches: Enhance their ability to include mental health awareness in their practices and teachings.
- Customer Service Representatives: Improves handling of interactions with customers who may be experiencing mental distress.
MHFA training equips individuals with the knowledge to approach, assess, and assist someone dealing with mental health difficulties. The training focuses on building understanding, providing reassurance, and supporting professional help or other supports. It is a valuable skill set for professionals in direct contact with people, aiming to create safer and more supportive environments across all sectors, particularly in fields where stressors and emotional crises are more prevalent. This training not only promotes individual well-being but also fosters a broader cultural competence within organizations.
Mental Health First Aid at Work FAQ
Mental Health First Aid at Work Frequently Asked Questions
Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.
Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Mental Health First Aid at Work course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes
Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
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