The Supervisor Mental Health Course trains supervisors to recognize mental health issues, manage stress, and support employees effectively. It covers mental health first aid and promotes a positive workplace culture. Certification lasts three years with recommended annual refreshers.
Qualification information
Each 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. 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 has shown 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.
On the course you will learn to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to
signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. You will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.
You will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
You will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
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Entry requirements
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over.
It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.
Certification
Your Trainer/Assessor will ask you to enter your name on to a Course Register. Please write your name clearly as you would like it to be printed on your certificate. Proof of identification such as a passport/driving licence/debit card will be requested by the Trainer/Assessor.
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that you attend annual refresher training.
Requalification
You will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Course evaluation
At the end of the course you will be asked to complete the course evaluation contained in this workbook. Course evaluations are an important source of quality assurance for both the FAA Centre and FAA so please take the time to give us your valuable feedback.