{"title":"Suffolk (MHFA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook a \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aid for Mental Health course in Suffolk\u003c\/strong\u003e and train your team to spot the signs of poor mental health, offer first-line support and signpost professional help. These classroom courses run at venues in Suffolk — currently in Ipswich — and equip staff and managers to become confident workplace Mental Health First Aiders. Compare dates, venues and prices, explore related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-advocate-st-john-ambulance\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health Advocate training\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Well-being courses\u003c\/a\u003e, and book your place online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qualsafe-level-2-award-first-aid-for-mental-health-rqf-course-ipswich-suffolk","title":"Qualsafe Awards Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) in Ipswich, Suffolk (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQualsafe Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) Course in Ipswich, Suffolk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Should Attend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 6-hour Qualsafe Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) qualification provides delegates with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Delegates will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a classroom in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Aims \u0026amp; Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1-Day First Aid for Mental Health course covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the end of the course delegates will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to recognise and manage stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to recognise a range of mental health conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the impact of substance abuse on mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is First Aid for Mental Health?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying mental health conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding advice and starting a conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental health conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrugs and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Aid for Mental Health action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Aid for Mental Health in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued, subject to successful assessment. A range of assessment methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice). This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. 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Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12-hour FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health qualification provides delegates with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support\/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Delegates will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 days (12 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a classroom in Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Aims \u0026amp; Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2-Day FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. 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