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Overview of Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is now one of the most important life skills in Britain. One in four adults in the UK faces mental health problems each year. With over 350,000 professionals working in the NHS, private hospitals, and community services, the mental health sector is growing fast. Mental Health First Aid training helps people learn how to give support in a mental health crisis, build better workplaces, and save lives.

This Mental Health First Aid course teaches clear, useful information based on real research. It covers many topics, from mental health problems in children to how to help someone in a crisis. You will learn how to spot early signs of mental health issues, understand conditions like personality disorders, and offer helpful support. The training also looks at mood disorders, eating disorders, and how to prevent suicide. All lessons are made simple so anyone can understand and apply them in real life.

The mental health sector brings £118 billion to the UK economy each year and offers many job options. Mental Health First Aid skills are needed in healthcare, schools, offices, and more. This course helps you become more confident in giving help when someone is struggling. You’ll be ready to offer support and help create a safe and caring space at work or in your community. Mental Health First Aid gives you the tools to truly make a difference.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Mental Health First Aid course, you will be able to:

Identify common mental health problems in children and teenagers

Use Mental Health First Aid skills during mental health emergencies

Spot signs of stress, anxiety, and personality disorders

Understand conditions like schizophrenia, mood disorders, and eating disorders

Apply suicide prevention methods and respond to self-harm situations

Understand mental health laws, workplace rules, and available support services

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

Healthcare workers who want to improve how they support patients in hospitals, clinics, and mental health units

Teachers, school counsellors, and education staff who want to help students facing mental health problems or behaviour issues

HR teams, managers, and wellbeing officers looking to make their workplaces more supportive and aware of mental health needs

Emergency responders, social workers, and volunteers who work with people going through mental health crises

Family members and carers who want to better understand how to support loved ones with mental health conditions

Process of Evaluation

After studying the Mental Health First Aid Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate

After completing the Mental Health First Aid Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each)

Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate

You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each)

Shipping Charges:

Inside the UK: £3.99

International: £10.99

Requirements

You don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Mental Health First Aid course.

Career Path

Completing this Mental Health First Aid course could lead to rewarding jobs like:

Mental Health Nurse – £24,000 to £40,000 per year

Mental Health Support Worker – £18,000 to £25,000 per year

Counsellor – £20,000 to £35,000 per year

Mental Health First Aid Trainer – £25,000 to £45,000 per year

Workplace Wellbeing Coordinator – £22,000 to £38,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Mental Health First Aid
Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health	00:13:00
Module 2: Overview of Mental Health First Aid	00:14:00
Module 3: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders	00:13:00
Module 4: Stress and Anxiety Disorders	00:22:00
Module 5: Schizophrenia	00:25:00
Module 6: Personality Disorders	00:36:00
Module 7: Mood Disorders	00:20:00
Module 8: Eating & Sleeping Disorders	00:41:00
Module 9: Self-Harm and Suicide	00:18:00
Module 10: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness	00:30:00
Module 11: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness	00:12:00
Module 12: Mental Health Legislation and Services	00:28:00
Module 13: Mental Health in the Workplace	00:22:00
Module 14: Approach and React To People in Mental Health Crisis	00:27:00
Assignment
Assignment - Mental Health First Aid	00:00:00

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Mental Health First Aid

By IOMH - Institute of Mental Health

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