Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best. Recent high profile news stories have shown us how easily 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.

This online workshop will provide you 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. We will also explore how to recognise and manage stress.

This event covers the content needed to achieve the FAA level 1 award in awareness of first aid for mental health. To obtain your award you will need to take part in a short , assessed discussion with one of your trainers. Discussions will take place in the afternoon of the workshop. Both the workshop and discussion will take place in zoom.

Please note you will not be learning how to diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professional. This workshop focuses on enabling you to gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.