Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

Navigating the complexities of mental health can often feel like traversing an uncharted territory, filled with invisible obstacles and misunderstood signals. The frustration of not knowing how to effectively support those struggling with mental health issues is a reality many face. This lack of understanding and tools to provide proper care is a significant barrier, especially given the increasing importance of mental health awareness in our society. The role of mental health first aid is crucial in bridging this gap, ensuring that timely and appropriate help is available when it's needed most.

This Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing course equips learners with comprehensive knowledge about mental health, including psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, stress and anxiety management, and understanding schizophrenia and personality disorders. The curriculum delves into mood disorders, eating and sleeping disorders, self-harm, and suicide prevention. It also covers the integration of medication and therapy, societal views on mental illness, mental health laws and services, workplace mental health, and responding to mental health crises.

Prepare yourself to make a meaningful impact. Enrol now and become a cornerstone of support in the realm of mental health.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeingcourse, you will be able to:

• Recognise the fundamentals of mental health and its impact on individuals.
• Administer essential mental health first aid techniques in various scenarios.
• Identify and address psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents effectively.
• Develop strategies to manage and reduce stress and anxiety disorders.
• Understand and support individuals living with schizophrenia and related conditions.
• Navigate the complexities of different personality disorders in a supportive manner.
• Explore and address various mood disorders to promote mental well-being.
• Tackle eating and sleeping disorders through informed interventions and support.
• Prevent self-harm and suicide through effective recognition and intervention techniques.
• Integrate medication and therapeutic approaches to enhance mental health treatment.

What You Get Out Of Studying This Course:

• FREE PDF Certificate from REED
• FREE CPD QS PDF Certificate
• Lifetime access to course materials
• Study the course at your own pace
• Accessible, informative modules taught by experts
• Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
• Gaining valuable knowledge and skills

CPD Accredited PDF Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

• Module 1: An Intro to Mental Health 12:19

  • 1: An Intro to Mental Health 12:19

• Module 2: Essentials of Mental Health First Aid 06:38

  • 2: Essentials of Mental Health First Aid 06:38

• Module 3: Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents 13:45

  • 3: Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents 13:45

• Module 4: Managing Stress and Anxiety 17:06

  • 4: Managing Stress and Anxiety 17:06

• Module 5: Understanding Schizophrenia 13:26

  • 5: Understanding Schizophrenia 13:26

• Module 6: Navigating Personality Disorders 24:13

  • 6: Navigating Personality Disorders 24:13

• Module 7: Exploring Mood Disorders 11:54

  • 7: Exploring Mood Disorders 11:54

• Module 8: Addressing Eating and Sleeping Disorders 26:09

  • 8: Addressing Eating and Sleeping Disorders 26:09

• Module 9: Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention 11:30

  • 9: Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention 11:30

• Module 10: Integrating Medication and Therapy 14:33

  • 10: Integrating Medication and Therapy 14:33

• Module 11: Societal Views on Mental Illness 07:03

  • 11: Societal Views on Mental Illness 07:03

• Module 12: Mental Health Laws and Services 18:02

  • 12: Mental Health Laws and Services 18:02

• Module 13: Mental Health in Workspace 13:34

  • 13: Mental Health in Workspace 13:34

• Module 14: Responding to Mental Health Crises 15:59

  • 14: Responding to Mental Health Crises 15:59

• Get Your Certificate 01:00

  • 15: Order Your Certificate 01:00

The "Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing" course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Learners will gain an understanding of mental health fundamentals and the essentials of mental health first aid. The course covers a wide range of topics, including psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, stress and anxiety management, schizophrenia, personality and mood disorders, and eating and sleeping disorders. Participants will also learn about self-harm and suicide prevention, the integration of medication and therapy, and societal views on mental illness. The course addresses mental health laws and services, the importance of mental health in the workplace, and effective responses to mental health crises.

This Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing course is designed for:

• People interested in promoting mental health and well-being within their communities and workplaces.
• Caregivers seeking to enhance their skills in supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Employees aiming to create a more supportive and understanding workplace environment.
• Community leaders wanting to improve their knowledge of mental health crises response.
• Educators striving to provide better support for students with mental health challenges.

No prior qualifications are needed for learners to enrol in this Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing course.

This Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing course opens doors to many job and career opportunities. Here are a few careers you can opt for after completing the Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing:

• Mental Health First Aider
• Community Support Worker
• Mental Health Advocate
• Counsellor
• Occupational Health Advisor
• Human Resources Specialist
• School Mental Health Coordinator
• Crisis Intervention Specialist