The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in First Aid for Mental Health is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to support mental health in the workplace. This course enables learners to develop and implement a first aid action plan for mental health, promoting well-being and providing timely support to colleagues experiencing mental health challenges.
 
By completing this course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of mental health, the roles and responsibilities of a workplace mental health first aider, and strategies to support employees effectively.
 
What will you learn?
This course will help learners to:
Understand the importance of mental health and its impact in the workplace.
Recognise their roles and responsibilities in supporting mental health at work.
Gain knowledge of common mental health conditions and their signs and symptoms.
Implement mental health first aid strategies effectively.
Understand how employers can provide ongoing support for employees.
 
Course modules include:
Defining mental health and the role of Mental Health First Aid
How poor mental health affects employees and organisations
The importance of positive mental health in the workplace
Contributory factors to work-related stress
Your role as a Mental Health First Aider and the importance of self-care
Legislation and moral duties relating to workplace mental health
Promoting a culture of positive mental health
Characteristics of common mental health conditions
Recognising stress, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders
First Aid Action Plan and coping strategies
Introducing core mental health standards in the workplace
Signposting support and provisions for employees off work due to mental health issues