Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Certificate Online Course

The Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Certificate Online Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to identify, understand, and respond to mental health challenges. This course provides a detailed understanding of mental wellbeing, psychiatric disorders, workplace mental health, and crisis intervention, ensuring learners can provide effective support in diverse environments.

Participants will explore core concepts such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and eating and sleeping disorders. The course also emphasizes self-harm, suicide prevention, therapy and medication, stigma reduction, and legal frameworks related to mental health first aid. Learners will gain practical techniques for supporting individuals in mental health crises, promoting wellbeing, and creating safer and more supportive workplaces.

The Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Certificate Online Course prepares learners for real-world application by combining theoretical knowledge with actionable strategies. Participants will develop the confidence to assess mental health risks, implement early interventions, and contribute to healthier and more productive communities. This course is ideal for professionals across healthcare, education, social care, and corporate environments seeking CPD certification and globally recognized qualifications in mental health first aid and wellbeing.

By completing this program, learners will enhance professional competencies, promote mental health awareness, and acquire the skills necessary to provide compassionate support, respond to crises effectively, and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand mental health concepts, disorders, and the principles of wellbeing.
2. Apply first aid strategies for mental health issues in various settings.
3. Recognize and respond to stress, anxiety, and mood disorders effectively.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of therapy, medication, and intervention techniques safely.
5. Promote mental wellbeing and reduce stigma in workplaces and communities.
6. Enhance professional skills with CPD certified mental health training globally.

Additional Training Courses

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• First Aid Training
• Life Coaching

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health First Aid

• What is Mental Health?
• Characteristics of Good Mental Health
• What is Mental Illness?
• Self-Awareness
• Definition of Mental Wellbeing
• Indication of Good Mental Wellbeing
• How to Improve Mental Wellbeing

Module 2: Overview of Mental Health First Aid

• What is Mental Health First Aid?
• Mental Health First Aider in the Workplace
• Is having Mental Health First Aiders a legal requirement?
• Benefits of Training Employees

Module 3: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autistic Disorder
• Conduct Disorder
• Mental Retardation

Module 4: Stress and Anxiety Disorders

• Anxiety, Acute Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Panic Disorder, Phobia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Module 5: Schizophrenia

• Schizophrenia, Hallucinations, Delusion
• Paranoid, Disorganized, Catatonic Schizophrenia
• Psychosis

Module 6: Personality Disorders

• Personality and Personality Disorders
• Antisocial, Avoidant, Borderline, Dependent, Histrionic, Narcissistic
• Obsessive-Compulsive, Paranoid Personality Disorders

Module 7: Mood Disorders

• Mood, Mood Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Module 8: Eating & Sleeping Disorders

• Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia, Sleep Disorders
• Breathing-Related, Circadian Rhythm, Narcolepsy, Hypersomnia, Insomnia, Sleep Paralysis

Module 9: Self-Harm, Suicide and Mental Health First Aid

• Self-Harm, Causes, Support Services, Self Care
• Suicide, Risk Factors, Suicide Prevention

Module 10: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness

• Psychiatric Medication, Talking Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Behavioural Activation, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), EMDR, MBCT, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Module 11: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness

• Stigma, Types & Consequences, Cultural Influences
• Public Knowledge and Attitudes, Dealing with Stigma

Module 12: Mental Health First Aid Legislation and Services

• Mental Health Act, Advice for Carers and Families
• Detention Decisions, Being Sectioned

Module 13: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

• Work-Related Stress, Causes, Early Warning Signs
• Creating a Healthy Workplace

Module 14: Approach and React To People in Mental Health Crisis

• Definition, Recognition, Intervention Process
• Eight Tips for Talking About Mental Health First Aid

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.