Entry Requirements
This qualification is for those over the age of 16 and over who have an interest in mental health and would like to raise awareness and be able to listen and signpost work colleagues to a professional body that can provide support.
Mental Health FA – Course Content:
- Introductions/Trainer Commitment/Group Agreement
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Poor Mental Health
- Introducing The Action Plan
- Listening Skills SOLER
- Mental Health Quiz
- Understanding Stress and signs of
- Stigma and Discrimination
- Understanding Depression/Depression in the workplace
- Action Plan for Depression
- Understanding Suicide/Suicide statistics/CPR for Suicide risk assessment
- Developing a workplace action plan for suicide support
- Self-Care
- Understanding Anxiety Discorders/Alcohol/Caffeine and Anxiety
- Understanding Anxiety in the workplace
- Understanding Eating Disorders/Self Harm/Psychosis
- Focus on Mental Health related Legislation
- Making ‘reasonable adjustments’ at work
- Mental Health Core and Enhanced Standards
- HSE Management Standards
- Recovery – WRAP and Great Dream
- Actin Plan for a Mentally Healthier Workplace
- Assessment
- Evaluation
How Long?
1 Day – 7 Hours under guidance of trainer/assessor. Further hours spent in preparation, study including assessment, pre course reading total of 7 hours. Learners must complete the assessment unit within registration period to achieve the qualification. Maximum period is 3 weeks including any referrals.
Qualification:
QA Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF)
