This 4-hour 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.

Directions: Directions to the venue will be sent by email once Booking is made.

Accessibility: The venue is on the First floor and there is no lift. We can help with pushchairs but it is inaccessible to wheelchairs.

Refreshments: Instant coffee and tea are provided, snacks and 'posh' coffee may be purchased.

Syllabus

• Define mental health
• Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
• Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health
• Understand the role of a First Aider for mental health

• Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
• Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition
• Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
• Know how to recognise and manage stress
• Identify signs of stress
• State how stress can be managed

• Identify signs and symptoms of the following
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self Harm