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First Aid for Mental Health
Qualify nominated staff to spot mental health problems early, apply the first aid action plan and signpost colleagues to appropriate help.
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Nominated first aiders for mental health, confident in the action plan
First Aid for Mental Health qualifies nominated staff as First Aiders for Mental Health - a point of contact within the workplace for colleagues with a suspected mental health condition. Delegates cover the mental health action plan, spotting illness early, managing stress, and signposting to appropriate help. Delivered on-site at your premises so examples and signposting reflect your own wellbeing policies. Delegates leave with a comprehensive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace manual for ongoing reference.
Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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Scoped to your organisation
Opus reviews your wellbeing policies, EAP arrangements and internal signposting routes before delivery. Content is tailored so delegates leave clear on where and how to refer within your organisation.
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One-day delivery on-site
A one-day session covering mental health in the workplace and the law, typical symptoms, stigma, the mental health action plan, spotting mental illness, managing stress, signposting in a crisis, and specific illnesses including depression, suicide and anxiety.
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Assessment, manual and 3-year certificate
Delegates complete a practical demonstration of the Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice paper. Successful delegates receive the Mental Health in the Workplace certificate valid for 3 years and keep a reference manual.
What to expect from this course
What's covered
Mental health in the workplace and the law, typical symptoms, stigma, the mental health action plan, spotting mental illness, stress, signposting in a crisis, and specific conditions including depression, suicide and anxiety. Delegates receive a Mental Health and Wellbeing in the workplace manual.
Who it's for
Line managers, HR teams, nominated workplace mental health first aiders and anyone wanting to increase awareness of mental health and support colleagues at work. Delegates do not diagnose or treat - they provide first aid and signposting.
Prerequisites
None required. Willingness to discuss mental health topics openly is essential given the nature of the content.
What you get
Mental Health in the Workplace certificate valid for 3 years on successful completion of a practical demonstration and multiple-choice paper. Delegates keep a comprehensive workplace manual for ongoing reference. Annual refresher is strongly recommended.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch
Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
Frequently Asked Questions
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