Mental Health First Aid

Overview

This Mental Health First Aid course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health and the treatment of mental illness. You'll learn about childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders, stress and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, eating and sleeping disorders, and self-harm and suicide. You'll also learn about medication and therapy used in the treatment of mental illness, social attitudes towards mental illness, and mental health legislation and services.

The course also covers mental health in the workplace and how to approach and react to people in mental health crisis. This course is ideal for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of mental health and how to provide support to individuals experiencing mental health issues.

What Will You Learn?

• You will learn about the fundamentals of mental health, including an overview of mental health and childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
• You will gain an understanding of stress and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, mood disorders, eating and sleeping disorders, and self-harm and suicide.
• You will learn about the different treatment options for mental illness, including medication and therapy, and social attitudes towards mental illness.
• You will gain an understanding of mental health legislation and services, as well as mental health in the workplace.
• You will learn how to approach and react to people in a mental health crisis, providing you with essential skills for offering mental health first aid.

Who Should Take The Course

This Mental Health First Aid course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to provide initial support to people experiencing mental health issues or crisis. It is particularly relevant for those who work in roles that involve supporting others, such as healthcare professionals, social workers, teachers, and managers. However, anyone who is interested in mental health and wants to improve their understanding and skills can benefit from this course.

Requirements

This Mental Health First Aid course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health and its treatment. You'll learn about different mental health disorders, medication, and therapy, as well as social attitudes towards mental illness and mental health legislation. The course also covers mental health in the workplace and how to approach and react to people in mental health crisis. Ideal for those who want to better understand mental health and provide support to those experiencing mental health issues.