Mental Health Advocate
Our Mental Health Advocate course empowers individuals to proactively support mental wellbeing at work. In just one day, learners gain the confidence and practical skills to start meaningful conversations, reduce stigma, and promote a positive workplace culture.
Delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, this course complements Mental Health First Aid provision by focusing on early intervention, peer support, and everyday wellbeing conversations.
Learning options:
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Classroom Learning
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On-Site Learning
Why Choose Mental Health Advocate Training?
Mental Health Advocates play a key role in shaping workplace culture - supporting colleagues before issues escalate and helping to normalise conversations around mental health.
Unlike Mental Health First Aiders, who may focus on crisis response, Advocates act as visible champions for wellbeing, creating a more open, supportive environment.
Ideal for:
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Individuals who want to actively support mental wellbeing at work.
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Employees interested in becoming wellbeing champions.
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Line managers and team leaders.
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Organisations looking to strengthen their wellbeing culture.
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Anyone passionate about promoting positive mental health
No prior training is required — just a willingness to support others and create positive change.
Course Benefits
Employers
- Strengthen workplace wellbeing culture through visible advocacy.
- Encourage early intervention and reduce escalation of mental health issues.
- Support existing Mental Health First Aid initiatives.
- Improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
- Demonstrate a proactive commitment to employee wellbeing.
Learners
- Build confidence to support colleagues and start meaningful conversations.
- Develop practical communication and listening skills.
- Gain understanding of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
- Learner how to promote awareness and reduce stigma.
- Become a recognised Mental Health Advocate within your organisation.
Units
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Practical application
with real-world application
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Part 1
Self-Awareness and Personal Wellbeing
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Part 2
Communication, Trust and Support Skills
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Part 3
Starting Conversations and Early Intervention
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Part 4
Mental Health Awareness and Understanding
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Part 5
Workplace Support and Creating Change
Assessments
- Learners are assessed throughout the course via interactive discussions, group work, and scenario-based activities to ensure confidence and practical understanding.
Course Length
- 1 Day
Open to delegates aged 18 or older. Those aged 16 or 17 can attend with written parental or guardian consent.
Important considerations
This course includes discussion of sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm. While a supportive environment is maintained:
Important considerations
This course includes discussion of sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm. While a supportive environment is maintained:
- Delegates can step away at any time if needed
- Employers should ensure learners feel comfortable attending
- Our team is available for confidential guidance before booking
Practical application
with real-world application
Helping learners build confidence, communication skills, and awareness of mental health in the workplace
Part 1
Self-Awareness and Personal Wellbeing
- Looking after yourself: self-awareness and emotional resilience
- Stress management techniques
- Building healthy habits to support wellbeing
Part 2
Communication, Trust and Support Skills
- Active listening and empathy
- Building trust and creating safe spaces
- Developing effective communication in sensitive situations
Part 3
Starting Conversations and Early Intervention
- Initiating conversations about mental health
- Raising concerns and offering informal support
- Encouraging early intervention and peer support
Part 4
Mental Health Awareness and Understanding
- Understanding common mental health conditions
- Recognising signs and symptoms
- Reducing stigma and promoting awareness
Part 5
Workplace Support and Creating Change
- Signposting to professional support and working with others
- Delivering wellbeing talks and initiatives
- Legislation and workplace wellbeing policies
- Promoting a positive and proactive workplace culture
Mental Health Advocate Course Fact Sheet
Learners are assessed throughout the course via interactive discussions, group work, and scenario-based activities to ensure confidence and practical understanding.
Upon completion, learners receive a Certificate of Attendance from St John Ambulance, valid for three years.
Upon completion, learners receive a Certificate of Attendance from St John Ambulance, valid for three years.
Workplace Training
By applying the knowledge and practical skills gained from the Mental Health Advocate course, you will be able to recognise and respond to signs of mental ill health with confidence, helping to create a more supportive, open, and mentally healthy workplace.Develop your people for a better organisation
Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at a premises of your choice at a time to suit your needs.
Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation
Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.
Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?
Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments
Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.
Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel
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Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.
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