Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience a mental health issue each year?

By developing a greater understanding of common mental health conditions, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you could help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK.

Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support to colleagues. During this course, candidates will develop a greater understanding on the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and the role that everyone plays in recognising and handling mental health issues at work.

What's Covered?

• Understanding mental health and its importance

• Identifying the roles and responsibilities of those associated with mental health in the workplace

• Legislation associated with mental health in the workplace Promoting positive mental health in the workplace

• Common mental health conditions, including: ∙ Work-related stress ∙ Anxiety ∙ Eating disorders ∙ Depression ∙ Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ∙ Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) ∙ Phobias ∙ Bipolar ∙ Psychosis ∙ Suicide

• Identifying key features within a mental health first aid at work action plan and listening techniques

Prerequisites

Before applying for this course, please ensure you meet the following criteria:

You must be at least 18 years old on the first day of training.

Please be aware that the contents covered in this qualification may be distressing for some individuals. If you are concerned that you may be affected by any of the course content, please contact us for further details.

For further details contact us on 01462 892 021