Mental Health Support Skills

Mental Health Support Skills

Overview

Mental Health Support Skills is a practical course designed to equip learners with the knowledge and techniques needed to provide effective Support and guidance to others. By combining Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, and foundational counselling skills, this course ensures learners can respond compassionately and effectively to mental health challenges in personal, workplace, and community settings.

As a low-commitment course, it’s ideal for anyone seeking to expand their practical skills. With our limited offer, this course won’t be repeated, making it a unique chance to improve your ability to support others.

Description

Providing effective mental health support requires both knowledge and practical skills. Mental Health Support Skills covers:

• Developing strong Mental Health Awareness to recognise early signs of distress
• Applying Mental Health First Aid principles to offer immediate Support
• Learning basic counselling techniques for empathetic listening and guidance
• Strategies to support mental health in personal, professional, and community contexts
• Promoting resilience, reducing stigma, and fostering positive emotional wellbeing

The course includes interactive exercises, role-playing, and scenario-based learning to ensure that skills are immediately applicable. Learners will gain confidence in recognising mental health needs and providing compassionate Support while understanding the principles of Mental Health First Aid.

By completing this course, learners will have a toolkit of skills to support friends, family, colleagues, or community members effectively, fostering environments that prioritise mental health.

Who Is This Course For

• Individuals looking to provide practical Support in mental health contexts
• Professionals in non-clinical roles seeking to enhance Mental Health Awareness
• Volunteers, caregivers, or community members interested in counselling skills
• Anyone aiming to improve resilience and emotional wellbeing for themselves and others

No prior experience is required—this low-commitment course provides practical, actionable skills suitable for immediate use.

Requirements

• Interest in developing Mental Health Awareness and support skills
• Internet access for online learning
• Willingness to participate in interactive exercises
• Commitment to apply Mental Health First Aid and Support strategies

Designed for flexibility, this course allows learners to gain skills while balancing other personal or professional commitments.

Career Path

Completing Mental Health Support Skills opens opportunities for:

• Roles in community mental health support and peer mentoring
• Workplace wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs
• Further training in Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, and counselling
• Personal development that enhances emotional intelligence, resilience, and interpersonal skills

This limited-offer course equips learners with essential skills for supporting mental health in multiple contexts, enhancing both personal and professional growth.