The last few years have been hard on everyone. Amidst a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and changes to the ways we work, the need to support everyone’s mental health and wellbeing is greater than ever.
Our qualified trainers can deliver a range of mental health accredited courses This training is internationally recognised. It is designed to raise the awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Course attendees are not trained to be therapists or psychiatrists or counsellors, but they can offer initial support through non-judgemental listening and guidance.
With Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England training you will be accessing the very best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course available. Our training is grounded in research and developed with clinical practitioners.
It is proven to increase MHFAiders® confidence in supporting people with mental health issues. With our new offer, training doesn’t stop when the course comes to an end.
We provide continuous support for MHFAiders® – well beyond your initial certification – so you are confident, empowered and motivated to carry out your role
Useful for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge on mental health and covers a range of topics including diagnoses and treatments.
Our one day mental health awareness and skills course (accredited by Mental Health First Aid England) qualifies you as an MHFA Champion.
An awareness and skills course which will
teach you to:
MHFA Champions have:
This internationally recognised course (accredited by Mental Health First Aid England) enables delegates to become a MHFAider®
By training with us you will gain:
After completing this course you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.
For your training needs you can also email us at [email protected].
We have the following courses available:
(for those working with young people)
Youth mental health first aid courses are for everyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18.
The course will teach you to spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, offer first aid and guide the young person towards the support they need.
For your training needs you can also email us at [email protected].
We have the following two day youth courses available:
Suicide First Aid Virtual is available as a one day or half day ‘Lite’ training programme for up to 16 participants.
The programme is evidence-based, interactive, and covers both theory and practical skills.
Taught using tutor-facilitated Socratic learning, tutor-led role- play, mini lectures, group work and audio-visual presentations.
Gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills to help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
For your training needs you can also email us at [email protected].
Suicide First Aid Understanding Suicide Interventions full day accredited course.
Participants learn and practice the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide, and to competently intervene to help create a safe plan, as a first aid approach.
Role: Intervention provider
Course length: 6 hours
Key features:
Number of trainees: Up to 16
The one day course is accredited by City & Guilds, making it the route to the UK’s only national qualification in Suicide Prevention.
Participants will gain 6 QCF credit points at Level 4 by completing an external assessment set by SFA and City and Guilds.
The qualification costs £85* per learner (optional and extra to subsidised place)
*A small administration fee will apply
For your training needs you can also email us at [email protected].