Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Introduction

    • Course Syllabus
  • 2

    Module 1

    • Introduction

    • Learning Outcomes
  • 3

    Module 2

    • What is Mental Health?

    • WHAT IS FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

    • First Aider For Mental Health

    • The Impact of Mental Health Problems

    • THE IMPACT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS CONTINUED

    • Mental Health Stigma

    • The Effects of Stigma

    • Coping With Stigma

    • Mental Health Statistics
  • 4

    Module 3

    • Identifying Mental Health Conditions

    • Mental Health Continuum

    • Mental Health Risk Factors

    • Early Warning Signs
  • 5

    Module 4

    • Providing advice and starting a conversation

    • How to start a conversation

    • Non Judgemental Listening Skills

    • When to contact Further Help

    • When to contact emergency services

    • The First Aiders Health and Emotions

  • 6

    Module 5

    • Module 5 Stress

    • What is stress?

    • What happens when someone is stressed?

    • Causes of stress

    • The Effects of Stress

    • The Effects of Stress Continued

    • The Effects of Stress Continued

    • What happens to the body when stressed.

    • Coping Strategies for Stress
  • 7

    Module 6

    • Module 6 Drugs and Alcohol

    • Substance Misuse

    • Alcohol Misuse

    • Alcohol Misuse Continued

    • Self-Medicating

    • How can drugs and alcohol effect a persons mental health?

    • continued...

    • First Aid for Drugs and Alcohol Misuse

    • Treatment for Drugs and Alcohol

    • Signposting
  • 8

    Asessment

    • Day 1 assessment