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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration19 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This mental health first aid qualification covers how to recognise mental health problems, how to support colleagues, and how to advocate for better mental health in the workplace. You'll also explore the impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on working life. The course runs over 19 days.

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 the range of common mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
  • You'll learn how to recognise the early signs of mental health problems in yourself and others.
  • You'll explore how to provide first-level support to someone experiencing a mental health issue.
  • You'll understand the principles of mental health advocacy and how to promote a supportive workplace culture.
  • You'll learn about the impact of stress, anxiety, and depression on attendance and performance.
  • You'll understand the boundaries of a mental health first aider's role and when to refer to professional support.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Triage Hartlepool. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete during the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through the material and give feedback on your work as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health first aider: provide first-line support to colleagues at work.
  • Support worker: assist adults with mental health or other support needs.
  • Care assistant: support individuals in residential or community care 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 manage challenges and build resilience.
  • Nursery practitioner: contribute to children's emotional health and wellbeing.
  • Adult educator: teach or support learners in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work (offered by several awarding bodies including Highfield) builds on this foundation and is recognised for more senior workplace mental health roles. You might also consider a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care if you want to move into direct care or support work. For those interested in counselling, a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills is a common next step.

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