Mental Health First Aid training
Mental health is an increasingly prominent issue in organisations around the world, with a recognition that poor mental health can negatively impact on our health, wellbeing and productivity.
Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.
The HSE guidance ‘First aid needs assessment’ refers to mental health in the workplace.
First Aid for Mental Health is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. In the same way as learning physical first aid, this course teaches people how to recognise the crucial warning signs of mental ill health and feel confident enough to steer someone towards appropriate support.
Mental health first aid course options
Half Day Course (4 Hours)
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
The half day course is an introductionary session to raise awareness of Mental Health.
This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the ability to recognise mental health issues, and how to implement a policy on positive mental health in an organisation
This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise mental health as an issue.
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
- Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
- Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Understanding of Mental health & how to challenge stigma
One Day Course (6 Hours)
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
The one day Mental Health First Aid Training Course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and to develop the skills needed to discuss this and signpost the person to professional help
This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the skills to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress & understand the impact of substance abuse.
They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
This course is aimed at Managers & Company Owners and giving them the confidence to provide mental health awareness within their organisations.
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
- Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
- Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Know how to recognise a range of mentalhealth conditions including:
• Anxiety • Depression • Psychosis
• Eating disorders • Suicide • Self-harm
- Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
- Understand the first aid action plan formental health and be able to put it in place
- Know how to implement a positive mentalhealth culture in the workplace
Two Day Course (12 Hours)
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
The Two Day Mental Health First Aid Course is aimed at providing a deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect a persons wellbeing. This course will provide the practical skills required to spot signs of mental illness and give the confidence to step-in and support a person needing assistance.
This 12-hour 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.
They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.
Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.
Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
This course is aimed at employees wanting to become Mental Health First Aiders
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
In This Course you will cover:
- Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
- Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
- Understand the first aid action plan formental health and be able to put it in place
- Know how to implement a positive mentalhealth culture in the workplace
- Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers including:
• Depression • PTSD • Suicide
• Personality disorders • Psychosis • Anxiety
• Self-harm • Eating disorders•
Bipolar • Schizophrenia
upcoming course dates
1 day course
Monday 17th March 2025
9am - 4pm
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Worcester
Thursday 8th May 2025
9am - 4pm
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Worcester
Monday 15th September 2025
9am - 4pm
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Worcester
Thursday 20th November 2025
9am - 4pm
Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club
Worcester
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