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Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency – Level 1 – CDPUK Certified

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Price
£29.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

Welcome to our online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

The aim of this Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course is to help learners understand the actions they should take and what they should not do when supporting someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis and someone who is suicidal.

This Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency eLearning course will equip learners with an understanding of practical actions they can take to help someone in the early stages of mental ill-health, the short and long term support they can give to friends, family and work colleagues experiencing mental ill-health and also the support they can give to help with recovery. They will also understand why it is important to recognise their own limitations when supporting others with their mental health and different ways in which they can do this.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims

The aims of this Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency eLearning course are to:

  • Help learners understand the actions they should take and what they should not do when supporting someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Help learners understand the actions they should take and what they should not do when supporting someone who is suicidal.
  • Equip learners with an understanding of practical actions they can take to help someone in the early stages of mental ill-health.
  • Equip learners with an understanding of practical actions they can take to give short term support to friends, family and work colleagues experiencing mental ill-health.
  • Equip learners with an understanding of practical actions they can take to give long term support to friends, family and work colleagues experiencing mental ill-health.
  • Equip learners with an understanding of practical actions they can take to support friends, family and work colleagues as they recover from mental ill-health.
  • Help learners understand why it is important to recognise their own limitations when supporting others with their mental health and different ways in which they can do this.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the actions to take and what not to do when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
  • Understand the actions to take and what not to do when someone is suicidal.
  • Understand the support they can give to individuals experiencing mental ill-health at different stages in their journey including early intervention, short term support, long term support and recovery.
  • Understand why it is important to recognise their own limitations when supporting others with their mental health and different ways of doing this.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course, the learner will be able to:

  • Describe the actions to take and what not to do when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis
  • Describe the actions to take and what not to do when someone is suicidal.
  • Describe the support they can give to individuals experiencing mental ill-health at different stages in their journey including early intervention, short term support . long term support and recovery.
  • Explain why it is important to recognise their own limitations when supporting others with their mental health and ways in which they can do this.

Why is this online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course essential?

Many individuals die by suicide every year. With intervention and support these deaths could be avoided.

  • In 2019 there were 5,691 suicides in England and Wales, more than 15 per day. 75% of these were males. (ONS 2021)
  • Men aged 40-49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. (ONS 2021)
  • Suicide is the most common cause of death in 10-19 year olds. (Public Health England, 2019).

What is covered in this course?

This online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency training course covers the following:

  • Introduction
  • Session 1 – Actions to take if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or is suicidal
  • Session 2 – Support in the early stages
  • Session 3 – Recognising your own limitations.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

Who is this course for?

Who is the course for?

This Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of how to deal with a mental health emergency on a personal and/or professional basis.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency - Level 1 - Online Training Course - CPDUK Certified.

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