Mental health first aid training helps learners recognise signs of mental health concerns and respond appropriately with awareness, care and confidence. UFAS offers mental health first aid courses at different levels, suitable for individuals, workplaces and organisations that are seeking to support wellbeing.
This half-day awareness course gives you the knowledge to recognise when someone is struggling, the confidence to start a supportive conversation, and the know-how to point them towards professional help.
A practical introduction to mental health first aid for anyone who wants to better understand mental health and feel more confident supporting someone who may be struggling.
This half-day course helps learners recognise signs of possible mental health concerns, start a supportive conversation and understand when and how to guide someone towards appropriate professional help.
It is an ideal starting point for organisations that want to improve mental health awareness across the workplace.
Go beyond awareness and develop the knowledge and skills to become a First Aider for Mental Health.
This one-day course explores a wider range of mental health conditions and gives learners a practical framework for recognising when someone may need support, starting an appropriate conversation and helping guide them towards professional assistance.
It is suitable for people who want to act as a point of contact for mental health support within a workplace or organisation.
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For managers, supervisors and others with greater responsibility for mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
This advanced two-day course builds on the earlier levels and looks in greater depth at mental health conditions, available support and the role organisations can play in developing a positive mental health culture.
It is designed for people who need a deeper understanding of First Aid for Mental Health and greater responsibility for supporting others within an organisation.
First Aid for Mental Health is not about turning employees into counsellors or asking them to diagnose somebody’s condition.
It is about helping people recognise when something may be wrong, feel confident enough to start a conversation, understand the boundaries of their role and know where someone can go for appropriate professional support.
UFAS can deliver FAA First Aid for Mental Health training for workplaces and organisations, allowing you to build general awareness across your team while developing designated First Aiders and supervisors at the appropriate level.
FAA Level 1 — Awareness
A good starting point for employees and individuals who want greater awareness and confidence around mental health.
FAA Level 2 — First Aider for Mental Health
For people who want the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate initial support and act as a mental health first aid contact within their workplace or organisation.
FAA Level 3 — Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
For managers, supervisors and others with greater responsibility for mental health, wellbeing or workplace culture.
If you’re not sure which level is right for you or your team, talk to UFAS and we’ll help you choose.