Mental Health in the workplace L1 -Half day course.

At Heathcote Training, we believe that raising awareness of mental health and breaking down stigma in the workplace is crucial. Promoting good mental health both at work and in everyday life is key, as poor mental health can impact relationships and our ability to handle challenges. Our Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those looking to build a basic understanding of mental health. Learners will explore conditions like depression and suicide, gain insight into stress, and learn how to use supportive language when helping others. The course also emphasizes self-care as a way to improve personal mental health.

What will this course teach me?

• Understanding mental health and its importance
• Know a range of common mental health conditions including: Signs of stress and helpful and unhelpful methods of managing stress, Signs and symptoms of depression, Suicide
• Understanding the need for self-care and mindfulness
• Why do we need a self-care plan? (The considerations for a self-care plan)
• What is mindfulness?
• Testing our own well-being

QA Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF)

At Heathcote Training, we understand the importance of mental health in the workplace. Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK experience a mental health issue each year? By gaining a better understanding of common mental health conditions and learning how to support someone in seeking professional help, you can play a role in reducing the stigma around mental health. Our Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to raise awareness of mental health signs and symptoms in the workplace. This course helps you understand the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing at work and equips you with the tools to support colleagues effectively.

What will this course teach me?

• Understanding mental health and its importance
• Identifying the roles and responsibilities of those associated with mental health in the workplace
• Legislation associated with mental health in the workplace
• Promoting positive mental health in the workplace
• Common mental health conditions, including: Work-related stress, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD), Phobias, Bipolar, Psychosis, Suicide
• Identifying key features within a mental health first aid at work action plan and listening techniques

QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)

At Heathcote Training, we know how vital mental health awareness is in the workplace. With 1 in 4 people in the UK likely to face mental health challenges each year, understanding how to support colleagues can make a real difference. Our Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to raise awareness, offer support, and guide others to professional help. This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote positive mental health at work, making it ideal for mental health champions, HR staff, managers, supervisors, and team leaders.

What will this course teach me?

• Understanding mental health and its importance
• The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace
• Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider
• Common mental health conditions, including: Work-related Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Suicide.
• Promoting positive mental health first aid in
• the workplace
• Best practice for employers
• Mental health first aid at work action plan
• Appropriate coping strategies
• How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace
• Assisting those off work or returning to work
• Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health
• Types of support available both locally and nationally