Foundation skills in mental health

Course information
Level
Introductory
Locations
This course will be taking place online
Course information
Level
Introductory
Locations
This course will be taking place online
About the course

CPD: equivalent to 6 hours CPD

Foundation skills in mental health is a one-day course for anyone who may encounter people in distress or suffering from a mental health condition. Whether you encounter them at work, education, or in public, you don’t have to be a clinical professional to be able to provide immediate and appropriate care. Just like emergency first aid, there are simple techniques that will help anyone feel confident to provide assistance and reassurance to people in acute distress, and to seek further help when needed.

Using highly interactive and practice-focused teaching, learners from all backgrounds will leave with a general understanding of mental health and illness and the practical skills needed to respond to people in difficulty.

Learning objectives
Describe underlying reasons and manifestations of distress in adults Describe common mental illnesses and their symptoms Describe common mental illnesses and their symptoms
Use simple psychological skills to manage acute distress in others Remain safe and calm during mental health crises Seek appropriate care for those in distress


Course schedule

Target audience
Care coordinator, Carer, Human resources, Midwife, Other, Parent, Police officer, RGN, Service user, Social worker, Support staff (e.g. admin), Teacher
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We are able to offer custom-made programs, whether digital or face to face, to meet the education and training needs of your organisation in the UK or internationally. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements and develop a proposal.

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Research

Let our team complete a full Training Needs Analysis for a department, directorate, or the whole hospital! We can work to complete this ourselves or work collaboratively with your own staff. Our standard outcome measures assess learner progress and produce a full report looking at wider impact of training using a range of tested assessment methodologies.