FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (DWD20NOV25)

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SubjectMental Health
DescriptionEach year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace such as anxiety and depression. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best. Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research found that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. The HSE guidance 'First aid needs assessment’ refers to mental health in the workplace. This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.
Additional information

Delegates are required to bring personal ID along to the course.

VenueMercure Fairfield Manor, York  View details
Date & timeThursday 20 November 2025, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturerJeffrey Ford  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Orthodontic Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

The aim of this course is for Learners to understand how to implement a first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put the plan in place, and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals, but will be able to identify when a person may have a suspected mental health condition, offer reassurance and support, and know where they can go to get help.

Objectives
  • Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health, how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition and know how to recognise and manage stress.
  • Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions and understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
  • Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, delegates should have the knowledge and skills to achieve the FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health qualification.