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Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024. Time: 9 am - 5 pm. Located: Golden Jubilee National Hospital. Address: Beardmore St, Glasgow, Clydebank G81 4SA. Parking and hospitality: Free parking, tea, coffee and lunch Booking details: To book your place or for more information, please contact Adrian. Email: [email protected] Phone: 07597 039 002 *This course can be delivered in-house upon request. |
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Do you know how to start a conversation about mental health?
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges are more prevalent than ever, yet many people feel unprepared to offer support when someone is in distress. This comprehensive Mental Health First Aid course is designed to change that. The training empowers participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise the early signs of mental health issues, offer initial help, and guide individuals towards the appropriate support.
Whether it's addressing stigma towards mental health, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm or crises like suicidal thoughts, this Mental Health First Aid course will give you practical skills and prepare you to respond confidently and compassionately, making a real difference to your workplace and the lives of those around you.
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges are more prevalent than ever, yet many people feel unprepared to offer support when someone is in distress. This comprehensive Mental Health First Aid course is designed to change that. The training empowers participants with the knowledge and skills to recognise the early signs of mental health issues, offer initial help, and guide individuals towards the appropriate support.
Whether it's addressing stigma towards mental health, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm or crises like suicidal thoughts, this Mental Health First Aid course will give you practical skills and prepare you to respond confidently and compassionately, making a real difference to your workplace and the lives of those around you.
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What You'll Learn
A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered, including:
Duration 9 - 5pm (minimum of 6 hours learning for certification) |
Assessment
Various methods are used, including practical tasks, group discussions and multiple-choice questionnaire (reasonable adjustments can be made on request). Certification A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. How long your certification lasts This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner must complete the entire course again to requalify for a further three years. |
Numbers
We want you to the get the best out of this course, so a maximum of 10 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age.
We want you to the get the best out of this course, so a maximum of 10 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age.
Why choose Just Smart Thinking
Our trainers are all fully qualified and registered to deliver this course. Adrian Murtagh, an experienced psychiatric nurse, counsellor, life coach, grief specialist, and trauma-aware specialist with qualifications in education and training, will deliver this course.
Our trainers are all fully qualified and registered to deliver this course. Adrian Murtagh, an experienced psychiatric nurse, counsellor, life coach, grief specialist, and trauma-aware specialist with qualifications in education and training, will deliver this course.
Industry-standard qualification
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a valuable certification. This certification is earned through a combination of coursework, practical exercises, and multiple-choice examinations, all included in the cost of the course.
Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a valuable certification. This certification is earned through a combination of coursework, practical exercises, and multiple-choice examinations, all included in the cost of the course.
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RQF Level 2 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) Unit title: First Aid for Mental Health Code: 603/ 3769/ 2 Unit code: Y/ 617/ 2919 |
SCQF Level 5 Award Qualification title: Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5 Unit title: First Aid for Mental Health Code: R600 04 Unit code: UM87 04 |
Investing in your staff
When sending a staff member to this Mental Health First Aid course, you are investing in your workplace well-being, adding to your health and safety culture and reducing your risk. This course will equip your organisation with the skills to recognise early signs of mental health issues, offer initial support, and guide colleagues towards professional help when needed. This fosters a supportive, compassionate environment and can reduce absenteeism, improve morale, and increase productivity.
When sending a staff member to this Mental Health First Aid course, you are investing in your workplace well-being, adding to your health and safety culture and reducing your risk. This course will equip your organisation with the skills to recognise early signs of mental health issues, offer initial support, and guide colleagues towards professional help when needed. This fosters a supportive, compassionate environment and can reduce absenteeism, improve morale, and increase productivity.
Be a part of our movement
After completing this course, you can join our Just Smart Mental Health First Aid learning community. This community offers ongoing support, a platform for sharing experiences and best practices, and promotes continuous learning, keeping members updated with the latest mental health trends, tools, and strategies. It also helps build confidence in handling real-life mental health situations and encourages collaboration and a stronger sense of purpose. Making a greater impact on mental health awareness and support in our workplaces and communities.
After completing this course, you can join our Just Smart Mental Health First Aid learning community. This community offers ongoing support, a platform for sharing experiences and best practices, and promotes continuous learning, keeping members updated with the latest mental health trends, tools, and strategies. It also helps build confidence in handling real-life mental health situations and encourages collaboration and a stronger sense of purpose. Making a greater impact on mental health awareness and support in our workplaces and communities.
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-THIS COURSE IS SUPPORTED BY FIRST AID AWARDS, A REGULATED OFQUAL AND SQA ACCREDITATION AWARDING ORGANISATION-
