ONSITE and classroom based
Mental health training courses.
Not only can workplace wellbeing programmes reduce stress, anxiety and mild-to-moderate depression once they occur, but they can also act as a preventative measure.
We offer a range of MHFA England and FAA approved mental health training courses.
With one in four people experiencing mental health issues each year and c.676 million people affected by these same issues worldwide, mental health well-being, first aid and awareness training is a crucial element of creating a happy, productive and sustainable workforce.
Morson Training offer a range of support to help create, develop and deliver your health and well-being strategy. With national presence, dedicated training facilities and a team of consultants that can deliver in the comfort of your organisation, we can offer a service that’s tailored to your needs. All courses are fully accredited through Ofqual-approved awarding bodies.
Not only can workplace wellbeing programmes reduce stress, anxiety and mild-to-moderate depression once they occur, but they can also act as a preventative measure. In fact, every £1 spent can yield an ROI of up to £9 for employers. Public Health Matters recently highlighted the fact that preventative programmes provide good returns for the economy as a whole.
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Want to enquire about our range of mental health courses, book a qualification or find out more about funding options? Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email:
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COURSES
FAA & MHFA Mental Health courses.
With a national presence, dedicated training facilities and a team of consultants that can deliver in the comfort of your organisation, we can offer a service that’s tailored to your needs. All courses are fully accredited through Ofqual-approved awarding bodies.
MHFA Mental Health First Aid
Duration: Two-day course
Learning outcomes:
- An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- The knowledge to help someone and signpost them in order to seek early intervention
Mental Health Champion
Duration: One-day course
Learning outcomes:
- An understanding of common mental health issues
- The knowledge to confidently advocate for mental health awareness
- The ability to spot signs of mental ill health
- Skills to support positive well-being
MHFA Mental Health Awareness
Duration: Half-day course
Learning outcomes:
- An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- The confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Health and Wellbeing Consultation
A private health check with a qualified nutritionist designed to provide an indication of an individual’s general health and spark a conversation around healthy behaviours. Including:
- Weight and BMI
- Body fat, muscle and water percentages
- Bone density
- Metabolic age
- Blood pressure
Measurements are interpreted in a meaningful way for each individual and any recommendations for improvement are provided. The health check is followed by a discussion surrounding the individual’s nutrition, activity, and healthy lifestyle behaviours such as sleep, alcohol use and smoking. The consultation is used as an opportunity to inform on the established relationship between good physical health and mental wellbeing.
FAA Level 1 Award: 4 hours
Duration: 4-hours
Purpose: Provide learners with the knowledge 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.
Learning outcomes: Learners will know how to:
- To recognise and manage stress
- Recognise a range of mental health conditions
- Start a supportive conversation
- To signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help
*Learners 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.
FAA Level 2 Award: 1 day
Duration: 6-hours
Purpose: This qualification provides learners with the knowledge 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.
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse
- Learn about the first aid action plan for mental health
- Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
* Learners 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.
FAA Level 3 Award: 2 day
Duration: 12-hours
Purpose: This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.
Learning outcomes:
- Know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.
- Recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.
- Be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
* Learners 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
MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING BEENFITS
Why is mental health training crucial?
The benefits of having qualified, informed and mental health aware colleagues are plentiful.
Attraction, retention, absence, and productivity
Investing in supporting mental health at work and promoting the links between physical and mental can positively impact attraction and retention, absence, and productivity.
Mental health programmes can generate a return on investment of up to 800%
Not only can workplace wellbeing programmes reduce stress, anxiety and mild-to-moderate depression once they occur, but they can also act as a preventative measure. In fact, every £1 spent can yield an ROI of up to £9 for employers.
Mental ill health contributes to 72 million working days being lost
Employers and organisations have a duty to support their workforce, but with mental ill health contributing to 72 million working days being lost at a cost of £34.9 billion each year, ensuring that mental health is at the forefront of your well-being strategy is also commercially crucial.
Get in touch.
If you want to book onto any of our courses or find out more information about our training capabilities our team are on hand to help.
Simon Saxby
National Accounts Manager