Mental Health First Aid allows people to take preventative measures to stop further damage to someone who may be suffering as well as proactive measures. They are trained to both listen, support and spot any warning signs.

Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.

This course is nationally accredited.