Mental Health Courses

Home Book a course Workplace courses - Mental health first aid Workplace mental health first aid courses Mental Health First Aid (2 Days) This two-day course equips you with the skills to become a Mental Health First Aider. Become a qualified Mental Health First Aider with the optional Level 3 Award in Mental Health (RQF). Mental Health Advocate (1 Day) Help build a workplace that proactively supports mental wellbeing. This one-day course empowers individuals to become visible, confident, and proactive champions for mental health at work. Mental Health Awareness (1/2 Day) Our Mental Health Awareness course is designed to give learners a greater understanding of what mental health is and how to be more empathetic and supportive of people experiencing mental ill-health. Mental Health Manager - Supporting Your Team The Mental Health Manager course provides learners with an awareness of mental health, summarising common mental conditions, potential risk factors, and how to support people as a manager.   eLearning mental health courses Mental Health: Creating a Supportive Workplace This 30-minute digital training course gives delegates an understanding of using active listening skills and empathy to support employees facing mental health issues. Mental Health Annual Refresher This course is designed to update skills previously learnt on the 1 or 2-day Mental Health First Aid course. Mental Health Awareness (eLearning) This course is designed to enlighten, engage, and empower teams in the intricacies of mental health and illness. Mental Health Manager (eLearning) This course is designed to assist managers in supporting employees who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Managing Anxiety This course provides training with the aim to enable delegates to identify and cope with their anxiety. Home Working This course provides training with the aim to ensure health and safety, and wellbeing when working from home. IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing This course empowers individuals to become proactive contributors to their organisation, emphasising staff wellbeing and mental health as top priorities. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   What is the role of a Mental Health First Aider?+ The role of the Mental Health First Aider is to support employees in the workplace who are experiencing mental ill health or distress. This support can vary from having a non-judgmental conversation with a colleague to guiding them towards the right support. The Mental Health First Aider role includes: Being able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of common workplace mental health illnesses Having the necessary skills to have a supportive, non-judgmental conversation with those who need it Possessing the knowledge and confidence to guide colleagues to the appropriate professional support if they require it Promoting greater awareness of mental health in the workplace and reducing stigma.What is MHFA Certification?+ Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification provides individuals with essential training to identify early signs of mental health concerns, offer immediate support, and direct individuals to appropriate professional services. This qualification is achieved by completing an accredited course, which is commonly delivered either through online modules or over a two-day in-person training session.What is the impact of mental illness in the workplace?+ Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental illness each year [1]. In 2021/22, on average 18.6 workdays were lost per person due to stress, depression, or anxiety. [2] Mental illness costs UK businesses approximately £56 billion each year, this equates to: Presenteeism approx. £28 billion Staff turnover approx. £22 billion Absenteeism approx. £6 billion. [3] On estimate, £1 invested in mental health support for employees will see a return of £5 in reduced absences and presenteeism. [3] [1] NHS England [2] HSE Gov UK [3] Deloitte 2022 UK Mental Health ReportHow effective are Mental Health First Aid courses?+ Independent research and evaluation show that taking part in a Mental Health First Aid course raises awareness of mental illnesses, encourages early intervention to aid recovery, increases confidence in dealing with mental illnesses and reduces stigma.Why does an employer’s duty of care include staff mental health?+ Employers have a legal duty of care to ensure that employees are provided with a safe working environment. They must take reasonable care to prevent personal injury (including mental or physical harm) that may arise in the workplace.What are the business consequences of ignoring mental health in the workplace?+ Someone with poor mental health may be unaware or if they are, they may be reluctant to seek help, or might not know where to turn for care. In the workplace, there is still a great deal of ignorance around mental health issues, including uncertainty about how to recognise mental illness, and uncertainty about how to react when faced with it. This means that those in need of mental health help and support do not receive it. When left uninformed, managers and co-workers may unwittingly exhibit stigmatising behaviours, which can be detrimental to a person experiencing a mental health issue. By failing to respond appropriately to an employee with a mental health issue, an organisation may open itself to a claim for compensation. This could be lengthy, expensive, and take precious time away from managers and staff.Who should attend these courses?+ Please be aware that these courses focus on employees and cover subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm. If a delegate feels overwhelmed they can leave the course at any time. However, if you feel in advance that this subject may be too distressing for the delegate, do not book them on without asking them first. If the learner is unsure whether this course is suitable, please encourage them to contact us to discuss their concerns. For support with your mental health, please contact Samaritans on 116 123, or NHS 111. Mental health resources Mental Health Continuum Compare our selection of mental health courses, to identify which best suits the needs of your organisations to help support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Checklist Our free checklist includes the core mental health standards your organisation should follow to protect and support staff. Mental Health First Aider Poster Our free poster can highlight the mental health first aiders in your workplace or advertise dedicated mental health helplines. 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