Mental Health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around Mental Health is costly to employers.
This Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of Mental Health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.
Learners will not diagnose or treat Mental Health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
What’s Covered?
- How to start a supportive conversation
- When and how to signpost a person to seek professional help
- Recognise and manage stress
- Knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition
- Advise people on where they can go to get help