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Mental Health First Aid & Awareness
Spot the signs of common mental health difficulties and respond with confidence, at work or in the community.
◷ 2 months◆ Professional Certificate⌂ Online✦ Start any time
Programme overview
A focused certificate that equips you to recognise the signs of common mental health difficulties, start a supportive conversation, respond safely in a crisis and signpost people to the right help. It is designed for workplaces, community roles and anyone who wants to be a confident first point of support.
What you'll study
01
What mental health is and why it matters
02
Recognising anxiety, depression and stress
03
Starting a supportive conversation
04
Responding to crisis and risk safely
05
Substance use and when to escalate
06
Self-care and signposting to professional help
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