Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington, part-time during the day over 19 days. The course covers mental health problems, workplace stress, and how to support colleagues and others in difficulty. You'll develop the understanding and skills needed to act as a mental health first aider or advocate at work. It covers mental health advocacy, recognising common conditions, and building a culture of support in the workplace.
Who this course is for
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. Its important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues. Increasing the understanding of mental health among staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support. In this fully online course, you'll build an understanding of mental health problems and the support available in the workplace. You will learn how to support individuals with their mental health, as well as what a mentally healthy environment is like.
What you will learn
You'll understand common mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
You'll learn how to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
You'll explore how to have supportive conversations about mental health in the workplace.
You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and mental health advocate.
You'll learn about workplace factors that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression.
You'll understand how to signpost people to appropriate support and professional help.
You'll explore legislation and employer responsibilities relating to mental health at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Triage Darlington. Assessment is through written assignments or workbook tasks that demonstrate your understanding of mental health first aid and advocacy. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material across the 19 days of part-time study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider: support colleagues' wellbeing in any workplace.
Support worker: assist people living with mental health conditions day to day.
Care assistant: provide person-centred care in residential or community settings.
Teaching assistant or SEN teaching assistant: support pupils' emotional and mental health needs.
Youth support worker: help young people manage mental health challenges.
Nursery practitioner: recognise and respond to early signs of emotional difficulty in children.
Adult educator: deliver learning in community or workplace settings with a safeguarding awareness.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (RSPH or Highfield): deepens your knowledge for a more senior advocacy or training role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills: a step toward counselling or therapeutic support work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your qualification for roles in care, support work, or the NHS.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to go on to deliver mental health awareness training yourself.
