Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your existing commitments. Over 7 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, how to recognise signs of ill mental health, and how to support people effectively in workplace and community settings. This free mental health first aid course is funded, so there's no cost to you.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to develop their understanding of mental health and help support others with ill mental health.
What you will learn
You'll understand a range of common mental health conditions and their effects on daily life.
You'll learn how to recognise early signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
You'll explore how to have supportive, non-judgemental conversations about mental health.
You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and mental health advocate in the workplace.
You'll learn about the support services and resources available to people experiencing mental ill health.
You'll understand how workplace culture and environment can affect mental wellbeing.
How you will learn
The course is delivered entirely online through Learning Curve Courses. You'll work through written materials, activities, and knowledge checks at your own pace. Assessment is by an end-of-unit test or written questions, depending on the unit. No exams at a test centre are required. You complete everything online.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider: provide first-line mental health support at work
Support Worker: assist adults with mental health or care needs
Care Assistant: support vulnerable people in residential or community settings
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have additional needs
Youth Support Worker: help young people with emotional and social challenges
Nursery Practitioner: contribute to children's emotional health and development
Adult Educator: deliver learning in community or workplace settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): deepen your knowledge and take on a more formal mental health champion or lead role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across the care sector and supports progression to senior support or supervisory roles.
