Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

This is a two-day course running 9 and 10 September 2026.

Accredited by Mental Health First Aid England this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently support mental health in the workplace and effectively guide a person towards the right mental health support.

This course covers:

Understanding mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own.

Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.

Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress.

Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgement listening.

Helping someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support.

Understanding how to keep yourself safe while performing your duties.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Describe the factors that can affect mental health and wellbeing.

Spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues.

Confidently step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Use listening and questioning skills to fully understand the person’s position.

Help signpost someone to further support.

Recognise how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties.


What's included

- A certificate of attendance
- A manual for reference
- A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit
- Access to the MHFAider Support App
- Lunch, teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks available


Who this is for

Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in mental health support.