Health and Social Care Mental Health First Aid and Well-being Advocacy

Do you want to understand mental health first aid and how to care for those with mental ill health in a variety of settings? Are you planning a career that requires an understanding of mental ill health and is looking to qualify in this? If so the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Well-being Advocacy is the course for you.

Mental Health First Aid is a growing phenomenon to help tackle the mental health crisis. 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year. This can range from common problems, such as depression and anxiety, to rare problems like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Unit 1: Understanding mental health and well-being

Section 1: Understand mental health, well-being and advocacy

Section 2: Understand factors which may contribute to mental ill-health

Section 3: Understand legislation that supports mental health in the UK

Unit 2: Stigma and stereotypes that individuals with mental ill-health may face

Section 1: Understand the stigma and stereotypes that individuals with mental health may face

Section 2: Understand the impact of attitudes and perceptions of mental health for individuals and organisations

Unit 3: Safeguarding individuals who may experience mental ill-health

Section 1: Understand how to safeguard individuals and the importance of a person-centred approach

Section 2: Understand the importance of positive relationships

Section 3: Understand the principles of online safety for safeguarding those who experience mental ill-health

Section 4: Understand how to respond to concerns with safeguarding

Unit 4: The role and responsibilities of a mental health first aider

Section 1: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a mental health first aider

Section 2: Understand what to do when first responding to a mental health emergency

Section 3: Understand health environments that promote well-being

Section 4: Understand processes to follow when individuals face mental health crisis

Section 5: Know the importance of having a wellness action plan

Unit 5: Mental health first aid in a workplace environment

Section 1: Understand the fundamentals of mental health first aid in a workplace environment

Section 2: Understand the types of mental ill health in individuals in a workplace environment

Section 3: Understand actions to take when an individual is facing a mental health crisis

The course is delivered via distance learning, supported by a range of interactive online resources. Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.