Session Plan
The qualification requires successful completion of one unit – Mental Health First Aid Awareness.
Session plan timings are approximate. Trainer / assessors should be flexible and responsive considering the needs of the participants but must ensure that the minimum contact hours are met and used to cover the full syllabus.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AWARENESS - MINIMUM 4 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS
Module 1: Introduction
Session Content
- Trainer/assessor introduction
- Venue health and safety procedures, facilities, and any housekeeping rules
- Qualification information:
- Syllabus
- Validity, requalification, and refresher training
- Assessment process and any physical demands
- Reasonable adjustment and special considerations
- Explain Participant Declaration Form and any training materials
- Learner introductions
Group Activity
Two truths and a lie
Session Duration
15 minutes
Module 2: Define and Understand the Term "mental health"
Session Content
- Definition of the term “mental health”
- The aims of mental health first aider
- Dispel the myths and recognise facts behind mental health
Group Activity
Myth or Fact?
Session Duration
30 minutes
Module 3: Identify Common Mental Health Conditions
Session Content
Overview of common mental health conditions
Group Activity
Match symptoms to conditions
Session Duration
30 minutes
Module 4: early signs and risk factors of mental health
Session Content
Overview of early warning signs and risk factors for mental health issues
Group Activity
Use scenarios to spot early signs and risk factors
Session Duration
45 minutes
Module 5: Communicate non-judgementally about mental health
Session Content
Introduce the LEAP approach
Group Activity
Run scenarios to practice LEAP
Session Duration
30 minutes
Module 5: Communicate non-judgementally about mental health
Session Content
- Introduce the LEAP approach
- Discuss supportive actions and signposting
Group Activity
Run scenarios to practice LEAP
Session Duration
30 minutes
Module 6: Promoting Self-Care and Wellbeing
Session Content
- Define self-care
- Discuss self-care dimensions:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Mental
Group Activity
Design and present wellbeing plan
Session Duration
45 minutes
Module 7: Course closure
Session Content
- Q & A Session
- Participant Declaration Form
Design and present wellbeing plan
Session Duration
15 minutes
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