recognize the signs that someone may need support with their mental health and offer help on a first aid basis. Live Online learning now available.
A trained Mental Health First Aider in your workplace can start productive conversations about mental health, be a role model for how to manage mental health, promote greater understanding of the importance of mental health, and play a significant part in ending stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace.
Upon completing the course, students will become certified mental health first aiders in the workplace and can help colleagues with a mental health issue receive the support they need to recover or manage their symptoms. Both public courses and workplace training are available.
The British Safety Council offers public courses in London. Alternatively, our expert tutors can visit your workplace and deliver this two-day course to groups of up to 16 employees.
Upon completion of the two-day course you will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from MHFA.
What’s in it for me?
At the end of the course, you will have a greater understanding of mental health and wellbeing and will be able to recognize common triggers in mental ill health and signs that someone may need support. You will develop non-judgmental listening skills along with the confidence to reassure and support a person who may be experiencing mental ill health and guide them to source of further support for recovery.
Who should attend this session?
Anyone who would like to support colleagues facing mental health issues, and improve understanding and attitudes towards mental health in the workplace.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- recognize the symptoms of mental ill-health
- Provide initial help
- Guide the person towards appropriate professional help
- Be mindful of their own wellbeing.
How can I study?
We recognize that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes.
You can attend a course at our London training centre or we can deliver the course in your workplace.
Live Online
We are pleased to now offer Mental Health First Aid Two Day course Live Online. Students can join remotely and learn ‘live’ with a tutor just as they would in a classroom.
In your workplace
We can visit your workplace and deliver this two-day course on a date of your choice. This is an effective way of training a group as it saves on travel costs and allows participants to keep in touch with work.
At a training center
Our well-equipped training center in London allows you to get away from the distractions of the workplace and focus on the course. Courses are held throughout the year.
Course Structure
Session 1
- Why Mental Health First Aid?
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- What is mental health?
- Impact of mental health issues
- Stigma and discrimination
- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Risk factors for depression
