Mental Health First Aid
Our Mental Health First Aid course equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise signs of mental ill health and provide appropriate initial support.
Delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, this two-day course helps create more supportive, inclusive workplaces while empowering individuals to take positive action when it matters most.
Learners will develop practical skills to support others, encourage open conversations, and guide individuals towards professional help.
Learning options:
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Classroom Learning
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On-Site Learning
Why Choose Mental Health First Aid at Work Training?
Mental Health First Aiders play a vital role in supporting workplace wellbeing and creating a culture of openness and trust. This course provides a practical, structured approach to recognising and responding to mental health challenges with confidence in real workplace situations.
Learners build the confidence and skills to recognise warning signs, respond appropriately, and have supportive, empathetic conversations. They also learn how to guide individuals towards professional support and help foster a more positive, mentally healthy workplace culture.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to support mental wellbeing in the workplace, including:
Learners build the confidence and skills to recognise warning signs, respond appropriately, and have supportive, empathetic conversations. They also learn how to guide individuals towards professional support and help foster a more positive, mentally healthy workplace culture.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to support mental wellbeing in the workplace, including:
- Managers and team leaders
- HR professionals
- Health and safety representatives
- Individuals passionate about creating a supportive work environment
Course Benefits for
Employers
- Support employee wellbeing: Create a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture
- Reduce stigma: Encourage open conversations around mental health
- Improve early intervention: Equip staff to recognise and respond to warning signs
- Enhance productivity: Support mental wellbeing to reduce absence and presenteeism
- Demonstrate duty of care: Show commitment to employee health, safety, and wellbeing
Learners
- Confidence to support others: Recognise signs of mental ill health and respond appropriately
- Practical communication skills: Develop active listening and empathetic conversation techniques
- Structured approach: Learn how to apply a Mental Health Action Plan
- Personal awareness: Reflect on your own wellbeing and build resilience
- Make a difference: Contribute to a more supportive and mentally healthy workplace
Units
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Practical learning
with real-world application
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Part 1
Understanding mental health and common conditions
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Part 2
Recognising warning signs and crisis situations
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Part 3
Supportive conversations and active listening techniques
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Part 4
Signposting to professional support and services
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Part 5
Building confidence to act in real-life scenarios
Assessments
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Learners receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. Those wishing to gain a formal qualification can complete an additional assessment to achieve the Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (RQF).
All delegates who complete the course receive a certificate from St John Ambulance, recognising them as trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Course Length
- 2 Days
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 learning
with real-world application
helping learners feel confident supporting others in a variety of situations.
Part 1
Understanding mental health and common conditions
Part 2
Recognising warning signs and crisis situations
Part 3
Supportive conversations and active listening techniques
Part 4
Signposting to professional support and services
Part 5
Building confidence to act in real-life scenarios
First Aid at Work Course Fact Sheet
Learners receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. Those wishing to gain a formal qualification can complete an additional assessment to achieve the Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid (RQF).
All delegates who complete the course receive a certificate from St John Ambulance, recognising them as trained in Mental Health First Aid.
All delegates who complete the course receive a certificate from St John Ambulance, recognising them as trained in Mental Health First Aid.
Workplace Training
Develop your people for a better organisation
By applying the knowledge and practical skills gained from the Mental Health First Aid 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.
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
Workplace Training
CONSULTATION SERVICE
Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.
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