Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Online Training Package

Description

Welcome to our online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package. All our online training courses, programmes and packages are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Poor mental health in the workplace is a big issue in the UK, and there is a need for employers and workplaces to take action to support their employees’ mental health and well-being.

In this training package, learners will be able to have a good understanding of mental health and the impact of the historical approaches to mental health care and support on current practice with specific reference to mental health support within the workplace, as well as the key pieces of legislation in place and charitable strategies and initiatives to protect and promote mental health in the workplace.

Who is the course for?

This Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace eLearning package is suitable for employers, managers and employees with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental health first aid in the workplace.

What is covered in this course?

This online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package covers the following modules:

• Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
• Introduction to Mental Health Legislation and Regulations
• Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions
• Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
• Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace.

Course aims

The aims of this online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package are to:

• Understand the concept of mental health and mental ill-health as a continuum.
• Understand the key requirements of current legislation designed to protect and promote mental health in the workplace.

Learning objectives

This online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package will:

• Discuss the concepts of mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• State the common signs and indicators of mental ill-health.
• Provide examples of factors that may increase the risk of mental illness in the workplace.
• Outline examples of protective factors in the workplace which might reduce the risk of someone developing mental health issues.
• Discuss the impact of mental health conditions on the quality of work, productivity, career development opportunities and colleagues of individuals experiencing these. 
• Establish what is meant by mental health first aid in the workplace.
• Examine the role of the mental health first aider at work.
• Outline the different ways of supporting individuals experiencing mental health issues at work.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package, you should be able to:

• Differentiate between mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• Identify factors that can protect mental health in the workplace.
• State the signs and symptoms that may indicate mental distress at work.
• Differentiate between physical, behavioural and psychological signs of mental distress.
• Explain the role of the mental health first aider at work, the support they can give and what they should not do.
• Explain the interpersonal skills required to be an effective mental health first aider in the workplace.
• Give examples of internal and external sources of help and support for mental health they can signpost individuals to as required.
• Explain the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is displaying extreme distress caused by an object or a situation they fear.
• Point out the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is experiencing flashbacks.

Why is this online Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training package essential?

This online training package is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of potential risk factors within the workplace, which may increase the risk of employees developing mental health issues and potential protective factors, which may reduce the risks. The modules in this online training package also cover the impact of mental ill-health on the quality of work, productivity, work relationships and career development opportunities.

Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace | Level 2 | Online Training Package | CPDUK Accredited.