2 Day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

Overview

This 2-day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course is designed for leaders and supervisors, equipping them with key skills to support workplace mental health.

Expanding on the 1-day course, it covers workplace stressors, supervisory challenges, and how to create a supportive, mentally healthy environment.

Participants learn to recognise signs of distress in team members and apply effective communication strategies to manage mental health issues in leadership roles.

The course highlights the supervisor’s role in reducing stigma and promoting well-being, using real-world scenarios and case studies to reinforce learning.

Graduates leave with a nationally recognised qualification and practical tools to foster a culture of mental wellness across their teams and organisations.

Details

What will I learn on this course?

By completing this training, you will be able to:

• Explore workplace stressors and role-specific mental health challenges
• Develop strategies to build a mentally healthy team culture
• Recognise early signs of distress in colleagues
• Use effective communication to address mental health concerns
• Apply learning through practical case studies and role-play scenarios
• Understand how to reduce stigma and encourage open dialogue
• Promote workplace-wide well-being initiatives
• Gain leadership-specific insights into maintaining mental health awareness
• Shape a positive and supportive supervisory environment

Certification

Upon successful assessment, learners receive the Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF), valid for 3 years.