First Aid for Mental Health (FA4MH)
Adult or Youth, Levels 1, 2, 3

This First Aid for Mental Health programme has been developed using the latest research and information from some of the world’s largest medical institutions to ensure all knowledge that is achieved through attendance is up to date. It will provide learners with the appropriate tools and information to support a person with a suspected mental health condition.

This course has been developed within the United Kingdom and as such Nuco and FAA have taken the unique needs of the British public and UK workplaces into highest consideration during the development.

A range of subjects are covered including:

What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Identifying mental health conditions
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Stress
Mental health conditions
Drugs and alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health action plan
First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Self-harm
Suicide
Eating disorders
Personality disorders
Bipolar disorder
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Anxiety

Course Qualifications available

FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health
Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 6

Testimonials for CAST Training Courses

“Katie was very professional and welcoming to all who attended, her knowledge of the Mental Health subject area was outstanding… read more>>”

Rebecca Armitage, Apprentice Engagement Officer, Kirklees Apprenticeships for all – Kirklees Council Employment & Skills

Accreditation & Qualifications

Ready to get in touch?

Contact Katie for further information about our training courses, or to book a workshop for your organisation.