First aid for Mental Health

Short Course

Level 2

10 hours

About this course

Building skills to recognise, support and promote positive mental health

The FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) is an accredited qualification designed to equip learners with the confidence to recognise signs of mental health issues, provide initial support, and guide individuals towards professional help.

It is suitable for anyone who wants to support others — particularly in workplace or community settings where mental health concerns may arise.

This course is suitable for:

Staff members who want to better understand and support mental health
HR teams and wellbeing champions
Line managers and supervisors
Anyone with responsibility for supporting the mental health of others

Course Details

Entry requirements:
Course duration: 10 hours of guided learning, delivered over two sessions (5 hours each), plus a small amount of self-study.
Course delivery: Guided learning and self-study.