AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Study abroad can bring challenges to students and staff mental health alike. Moving away from support networks for the first time, new academic pressures and a new culture can all trigger mental ill health or deteriorate existing mental health issues. This accredited course will look at mental health and how to identify mental conditions and when to seek professional help.

Description

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Certificate Gained

Upon the successful completion of the course, staff will receive a CPD accredited certificate.

Course Outline

1.Define mental health
2.Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
3.Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health
4.Understand the role of a First Aider for mental health
5.Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition
6.Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
7.Identify signs of stress
8.State how stress can be managed
9.Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Eating disorders, Suicide and Self-harm

Delivery Method

Traditional classroom based 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop learners will be able to: 

1. Explain what mental health is and why people develop mental health conditions
2. Demonstrate the role of a First Aider for mental health
3. Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
4. Know how to recognise and manage stress
5. Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.

Prerequisites

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over. It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for all staff that work in Study Abroad 

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