Mental Health Awareness Accreditation

Introductory level training to mental health support to increase confidence and competence to recognise, understand and have the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

NOTE: A minimum of 4 participants is needed to run this course. If you are looking to send less than this higher costs will incur.

This course is mainly offered as on-site delivery. Please enquire for more details.

What it covers:

The course covers a range of relevant topics including:

• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Referrals and signposting

Session Length: 4+ hours (half a day)

Assessment: Multiple choice question paper /professional discussion

How it can be delivered: In-person at your venue or online. This course can support up to16 participants in-person and up to 12 online.

Set prices can be negotiated for large groups. Travel /accommodation costs will apply if there is significant travel required outwith Inverness.

The progression of this course is First Aid for Mental Health.

Qualification gained:

• Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) /Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4. Valid for 3 years.