£250.00
£250 Full Price or Payment Plan (includes non-refundable deposit)
The purpose of the Mental Health Awareness qualification is to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of mental health, as well as the common mental health disorders and issues. This is to help reduce both stigma and discrimination, encouraging people to talk about mental health more openly.
Furthermore, the mental health awareness qualification will provide learners with the ability to apply their knowledge, through recognising and responding to the signs of mental ill health in both themselves and others, as well as being able to offer mental health first aid to those experiencing mental ill health. This is an excellent way to bolster knowledge around mental ill health.
Applications for all courses close at 12 pm on the Monday before the course commences, unless the course is full prior to this.
Full Price: £250 (includes non-refundable deposit)
Payment Plan:
£50 non-refundable deposit and two payments of £75
You will receive an Active IQ course workbook when booking. You are required to prepare for the course by completing the following:
All of the above relate to your course workbook. Within your confirmation email, you will have a link that guides you through all the Pre-course work.
Day 1
Mental health
The mental health continuum
Stigma and discrimination
Consequences of mental health discrimination
Common misconceptions surrounding mental health
The role of the media in the portrayal of mental health – Newspapers
Mental health disorders
Self-harm
The main risk factors associated with mental ill health
Talking therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Credible sources of information, support and guidance
Appropriate responses that can be made to support someone with mental ill health
Organisations offering support services
Day 2
Providing initial help to a person experiencing mental ill health – Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
ALGEE (Mental Health First Aid International Trademark) – The steps of mental health first aid
Mental health crisis
What a mental crisis is.
Common and early signs of a mental health crisis.
Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) advice.
Suicide risk
Mental Health CPR – current plan, prior behavior, resources.
Mental Health First Aid – Do’s and Don’ts
Mental health first aid for specific mental health disorders – Self-harm
Scenarios and case studies about clients
Listening and communicating in a non-judgmental way
Signposting appropriate sources of help
Sleep problems
Promoting good mental health
Applying what you have learned about mental health first aid
TBC – Please contact [email protected] to be added to the waiting list
Two E-assessments.
eAssessment – Knowledge test
The mental health awareness assessment consists of 35 knowledge-based questions. Learners must score a minimum of 80% to pass. The time allowed is unlimited.
eAssessment – Case studies – application of mental health first aid
The mental health first aid assessment consists of scenario-based questions. There are 40 marks available, and learners must score at least 80% to achieve a pass. The time allowed is unlimited. Learners must apply their knowledge of mental health first aid from video content, which includes individuals discussing a range of mental health problems.
There are no specific qualifications required to apply for this course.
On completion candidates will be awarded with an Active IQ Level 2 Award in Mental Health Awareness e-certificate. Active IQ are no longer offering hard copy certificates.
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