Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Level 2 – CPDUK Certified

Welcome to our online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

This online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course will enable learners to develop their understanding of the mental health continuum and the different points of this scale. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of potential risk factors within the workplace which may increase the risk of employees developing mental health issues and potential protective factors which may reduce the risks.

Course content

This online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Introduction to mental health and ill-health
• Chapter 2 – Mental health risks
• Chapter 3 – The impact of mental ill-health at work
• Module summary.

Who is the course for?

This online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course is suitable for employers, managers and employees with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health in the workplace.

Course aims

The aims of this online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course are to:

• Enable learners to understand the concept of mental health and mental ill-health as a continuum.
• Help learners know the risk factors in the workplace which may affect the mental ill-health occurring.
• Develop learners’ understanding of the common signs and indicators of mental ill-health in general.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace eLearning course, the learner will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• Explain the risk factors in the workplace that may increase the risk of mental ill-health occurring.
• Give examples of protective factors in the workplace which might reduce the risk of someone developing mental health issues.
• Discuss the impact of mental health conditions on the quality of work, productivity, career development opportunities and colleagues of individuals experiencing these.
• State the physical signs and indicators of mental distress.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace e-learning course, the learner will be able to:

• Differentiate between mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• Identify factors that can protect mental health in the workplace.
• Plan three actions you can take personally to increase the protective factors within your workplace.
• State the signs and symptoms that may indicate mental distress.
• Differentiate between physical, behavioural and psychological signs of mental distress.

Why is this online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course essential?

Poor mental health in the workplace is a big issue in the UK and there is a need for employers and workplaces to take action to support the mental health and well-being of their employees. This online Introduction to Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace training course will assist you to realise the nature and extent of mental ill-health at work as well as its cost to fiscus and organisations.