The 2-Day face to face NHS Health Scotland Mental Health First Aid course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge they need to be able to confidently:
- Give initial support and comfort to someone experiencing a mental health problem.
- Provide help to prevent a mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
- Deal with a crisis.
- Guide that person towards the appropriate help.
- Raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
A candidate will also have a deeper knowledge of:
- What is meant by mental health?
- The signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders and psychosis.
- The range of effective interventions.
- How to access professional help and support.
Entry requirements
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Features
- What is meant by mental health?
- The signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders and psychosis
- The range of effective interventions
- How to access professional help and support