Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health, and the awareness of it, has never been so important. Developing an understanding of mental health issues, as well as how to best support someone experiencing these issues, can help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Every year, 1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems
The Stevenson Farmer review of mental health and employers concluded that the UK faces a significant mental health challenge. They found that 300,000 people with a long-term mental health problem lose their job every year; this is much higher than that of people with a physical health condition.
Did you know…
In 2017/18, 595,000 workers suffered from work-related
stress, depression, or anxiety and as a result, 15.4 million working days were lost?
Stevenson and Farmer found that those with psychotic conditions are less likely to be in work than those with common conditions, for example depression and anxiety.
Interestingly, the review found that employees tend to perceive that having a mental health condition could hamper their career progression; this perception is generally because of the stigma that surrounds mental health.
Through our courses we are taking small steps to lifting and removing the stigma. We want to see mental health recognised in the same way as that of a physical condition.
All our courses are taught using our FIRST principles.
Our philosophy revolves around ensuring that you have a fun experience on your course; research has shown that if you learn in a light-hearted way, regardless of subject, the more information that is retained.
No more will you be sat in a training course watching the clock tick round wishing it was home time.
Our Mental Health First Aid Courses
Course Aim
Our qualification aim is to benefit Learners by educating them in the principles of Mental Health and mental illness. Learners will be introduced to Mental Health conditions such as depression and suicide and build an understanding of stress. They will be introduced to the use of appropriate language when
supporting others and the importance of self-care to potentially improve their own Mental Health.
What’s covered?
- Understand mental health and its importance,
- Know a range of mental health conditions,
- Understanding the need for self-care and mindfulness.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is for those aged 16 years and over who have an interest in Mental Health and would like to raise their awareness of Mental Health within the workplace and in general.
Qualification Contact Teaching Hours
3 hours
Description
Raising awareness of poor Mental Health and breaking down stigma in the workplace
Promoting good mental health inside and outside of the workplace is essential. It is particularly important as we understand more about how poor mental health can negatively affect our relationships and resilience to overcome challenges in work and everyday life.
More and more people are looking to learn the basic tools to recognise those experiencing poor mental health whilst recognising that self-care can be a tool to
potentially improve mental health. Our Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people who wish to raise their awareness of mental health and improve their mindfulness in work and everyday life.
Learners will be introduced to Mental Health conditions such as depression and suicide and build an understanding of stress. They will be introduced to the
use of appropriate language when supporting others and the importance of self-care to potentially improve their own Mental Health.
Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards
Qualification Cost
Individual cost:
Up to 6 Learners
£51.00
Each
(Minimum Charge 3 Learners
£153.00)
Group cost:
Group size: 7 to 12 learners
£330.00
Group cost:
Group size: 13 to 16 learners
£498.00
Qualification Number:
610/1192/7
Minimum age on first day of training
16
Course Aim
Our qualification aim is to benefit the learner by educating them in common mental health illnesses such as depression, stress and anxiety, eating disorders, self-harming and suicide.
Description
Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year?
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support friends, relatives or even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health.
By developing a greater understanding of common mental health conditions, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK.
Our Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance to colleagues.
During this course, candidates will develop a greater understanding of the importance of positive mental health and well-being in the workplace and the role that everyone plays in recognising and handling mental health issues at work.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is for those over the age of 16 who have an interest in mental health and would like to raise their awareness and be able to listen and signpost work colleagues to a professional body that can provide support.
Qualification Contact Teaching Hours
7 hours
What’s covered?
- 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.
Practical Assessment
There are no practical assessments during this qualification.
Theory Assessment
At the end of this qualification there is a multiple-
Successful completion of the theory assessment is required to successfully complete the qualification.
Course Certification & Renewal
Successful learners will receive a Qualsafe Awards certificate, valid for a period of 3 years from the date of successful completion.
The requirement of the Health and Safety Executive is that this certificate is renewed before the certificate expiry date to remain a qualified.
Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards
Qualification Cost
Individual cost:
Up to 6 Learners
£132.00
Each
(Minimum Charge 3 Learners
£396.00)
Group cost:
Group size: 7 to 12 learners
£1,194.00
Qualification Number:
603/5191/3
Minimum age on first day of training
16
Course Aim
Our qualification aim is to benefit the learner by educating them in common mental health problems related to work such as stress, depression anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Description
Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year?
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health.
By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK.
Our Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, learners will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Who is this course for?
Our qualification is for those over the age of 18, who have an interest in mental health first aid and would like to raise their awareness of mental health within the work environment and be able to actively listen and guide/support work colleagues.
Although this qualification is ideal for those who are line managers or work in human resources departments, any member of staff should be able to attend this qualification.
Qualification Contact Teaching Hours
14 hours
What’s covered?
- Understanding mental health and its importance,
- The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace,
- Importance of own well-being as a mental health first aider,
- Common mental health conditions, including:
- Characteristics and features,
- Work-related stress,
- Anxiety,
- Eating disorders,
- Depression,
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),
- Phobias,
- Bipolar,
- Self-harm,
- Psychosis,
- 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.
Practical Assessment
There are no practical assessments during this qualification.
Theory Assessment
At the end of this qualification there is a multiple-
Successful completion of the theory assessment is required to successfully complete the qualification.
Course Certification & Renewal
Successful learners will receive a Qualsafe Awards certificate, valid for a period of 3 years from the date of successful completion.
The requirement of the Health and Safety Executive is that this certificate is renewed before the certificate expiry date to remain a qualified.
Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards
Qualification Cost
Individual cost:
Up to 6 Learners
£210.00
Each
(Minimum Charge 3 Learners
£630.00)
Group cost:
Group size: 7 to 12 learners
£1,600.00
Qualification Number:
603/5026/X
Minimum age on first day of training
18
Mini Medics – Mental Health
Here at The Training Fox we are pleased to welcome Charlie, David, Jazmin and Olivia, more commonly known together as The Mini Medics into our Mental Health Course Den. The addition of these little guys into this course den is vital in raising awareness of this key subject, we hope by bringing mental health awareness to young children, we can help to create a positive culture around mental health. 
Mini Medics – Mental Health is a basic mental health course designed for children between the ages of 9 and 13, but it can suit children of any age.
The Mini Medics – Mental Health programme is kept at a basic level ensuring no use of confusing terminologies.
The course will provide children with a basic understanding of mental health, including what mental health means, how it is linked to physical health, what to do if they have a worry and the various ways in which they can look after their mental health.
We show full respect for the child’s ability throughout the Mini Medics programme. It is an educational and practical experience that instils the importance of looking after our own mental health as well as providing hints for how to help others.
Regardless of the version of Mini Medics – Mental Health programme that you choose, our ‘mini medics’ will walk away with:
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- A 32-page fully illustrated A4 book,
- A Mini Medics pen in red or blue,
- A 4-page worksheet with fun and educational activities
Want to deck your child out in accompanying Mini Medics clothing to remind your child of their session? Why not visit our affiliated shop:
Description
The 1-hour session will provide your mini medic with the basic skills and information needed to look after ones own mental health, as well as providing tips and hints for looking out for another person, including our friends. It is delivered at a basic level and uses no confusing terminology.
Who is this course for?
Mini Medics – Mental Health is a basic mental health course designed for children between the ages of 9 and 13, but it can suit children of any age.
Qualification Contact Teaching Hours
1 hour
What’s covered?
- Understanding mental health,
- Emotions and feelings,
- Mental health problems,
- Talking about mental health,
- Looking after our mental health.
Practical Assessment
There are no formal assessments to be completed throughout this programme.
This is a non-regulated qualification and all that the child needs to achieve is to attend.
Course Certification & Renewal
A Mini Medics – Mental Health certificate of attendance is included in the cost of the course.
Children are able to take this course as many times as they wish.
Numbers
Along with the crew, we at The Training Fox have decided that a maximum number of 12 children can be accommodated on this course and ideally they should be of a minimum of 9 years of age, although younger children can be accommodated.
Mini Medics Certificated Course
Qualification Cost
Individual cost:
£10.00
per child
10% Discount for second child
Group cost:
Up to a maximum of 12 children
(All booked at same time)
£90.00
Description
The 3-hour session will provide your mini medic with the basic skills and information needed to look after ones own mental health, as well as providing tips and hints for looking out for another person, including our friends. It is delivered at a basic level and uses no confusing terminology.
Who is this course for?
Mini Medics – Mental Health is a basic mental health course designed for children between the ages of 9 and 13, but it can suit children of any age.
Qualification Contact Teaching Hours
3 hours
What’s covered?
- Understanding mental health,
- Emotions and feelings,
- Mental health problems,
- Talking about mental health,
- Looking after our mental health.
Practical Assessment
There are no formal assessments to be completed throughout this programme.
This is a non-regulated qualification and all that the child needs to achieve is to attend.
Course Certification & Renewal
A Mini Medics – Mental Health certificate of attendance is included in the cost of the course.
Children are able to take this course as many times as they wish.
Numbers
Along with the crew, we at The Training Fox have decided that a maximum number of 12 children can be accommodated on this course and ideally they should be of a minimum of 9 years of age, although younger children can be accommodated.
Mini Medics Certificated Course
Qualification Cost
Individual cost:
£22.50
per child
10% Discount for second child
Group cost:
Up to a maximum of 12 children
(All booked at same time)
£162.00
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