Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
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Course Duration
A minimum of 7 hours (1 day)
Certificate Validity
3 years
Course Description
1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health issue (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England. This course has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance. This course is aimed at anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of mental health issues:
- Be able to help build a positive mental health culture
- Be a point of contact for positive mental health in your workplace
- Gain an understanding of the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health
Course Contents
- Understanding mental health and its importance
- Identifying the roles and responsibilities of those associated with mental health in the workplace
- Identifying the roles and responsibilities of those associated with mental health in the workplace
- Legislation associated with mental health in the workplace
- Promoting positive mental health in the workplace
- Common mental health conditions, including: Work-related stress, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Bipolar, Psychosis, Suicide
- Identifying key features within a mental health first aid at work action plan and listening techniques