Level 1/4 Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health is a great introduction into mental health, all members of the public can benefit from this course.

Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination. Research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. Taking steps to improve, mitigate any potential stigmas could promote staff welfare and ease the financial cost of staff absenteeism.

On this course you will learn to recognise a range of mental health conditions. This could be crucial for your business as at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace; becoming aware of these issues could be a step towards improved employee welfare.

You will also learn how and when to start a supportive conversation as well as the correct time and process to signpost a person to seek appropriate, professional help.

You will also take important steps to learning how to manage stress.

• What is First Aid for Mental Health
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Stress
• Detailing mental health conditions

This course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams by our award winning instructor. Commencing at 09:00 until 13:30 (comfort breaks included) on Monday 24th January. All bookings must be made in advance, webinar link will be issued to the booking email address unless otherwise stated, this will be issued by 22nd January at the latest.

Successful completion of an individual assessment must also be completed within 2 weeks of content delivery to gain this qualification. These will be arranged with participants after the course delivery.

All successful participants will receive a certificate and reference booklet within 2 weeks after completion.

The qualification is valid for 3 years after which refresher courses are available.

Internet access and Microsoft Teams is essential to complete this course.

Further details can be provided if required, please contact info@omnisicentsafetyinnovations.com or follow the links below:

http://www.omniscientsafetyinnovations.com/events/