Introduction to Mental Health First Aid - Fareham Library - Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026 - 9.30am
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid - Fareham Library - Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026 - 9.30am
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Introduction to Mental Health First Aid
Fareham Library
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026
9.30am to 4.30pm
This course is about awareness of Mental Health Conditions in the Work Place. It is the initial care and support given to someone experiencing a mental health problem until professional help takes over that is really important. It’s designed to help you understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues such as stress, anxiety & depression, as well as exploring stigma, judgment, and the bystander effect. You will learn how to effectively communicate with someone who may be experiencing mental health problems, as well as being able to sign post them to the appropriate professional services.
Important Advisory – This course is for those who are on low incomes, unemployed and wish to take this qualification into the workplace to boost their CV and become a Mental Health Lead in a working environment. If you are wishing to gain an understanding of mental health issues and ways to support others experiencing poor mental health this is the course for you. If you are in crisis, under treatment or in therapy yourself, this course will not provide enough support for you, and could expose personal triggers throughout the program that you may wish to avoid. I will not be able to support personal mental health concerns.
We will make contact pre-course to ensure suitability and you’re booking maybe withdrawn if you are joining for person mental health support. I am not
mental health practitioner; I am a teacher of mental health support.
- Describe the Roles & Responsibilities of a Mental Health Lead within a business.
- Explain what mental health is and describe signs and symptoms of low mental health.
- Describe how to recognise and manage conditions such as stress.
- Demonstrate and describe how to safely and confidently respond to someone with a mental health emergency.
- Describe and discuss mental health stigma and judgement.
- Describe how to use positive language to communicate with someone in crisis.
- Recognise what self-help support groups are available locally.
- Describe and support signposting someone to the relevant support services.
- Describe what anxiety and depression is and describe and recognise treatment options.
- Describe at least 3 self-help treatment options. Discuss and recall the signs of Suicide & Substance Abuse.
- Describe how to complete a First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health.
About the course: This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge to be able to identify mental health conditions, as well as the skills to be able to start an open conversation, without judgement. You will learn about signposting the person towards professional help, as well as exploring self-help options you can recommend.
Who is this course for: This course, funded by UK government is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who wish to gain understanding of mental health issues and ways to support others experiencing poor mental health. We will make pre course content to ensure this is the right course for you. If you are experiencing low levels of mental health, you will not be able to join the program, as this is not a counselling or course offering therapy.
Previous knowledge or experience: No previous knowledge or experience required.
How will I learn: Tutor demonstration/participation. This is an in-depth course and made to be interactive so some homework will be expected
How will I be assessed: Marked Assessment Paper, Observation and Practical Working
Next steps: Accredited First Aid Courses at Level 3
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have. If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.
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