Mental Health First Aid Courses

Sally is a licenced Mental Health First Aid Instructor, approved to deliver the full programme of adult courses, by Mental Health First Aid England. 

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to gain an awareness of mental health issues, for personal use, working in the community, or in the workplace. It is recommended that all employees undertake this course. 

This is a half-day course where you will learn about:

• What mental health is
• How to challenge stigma
• Some of the most common mental health conditions
• How to support someone experiencing mental health difficulties
• Ways to look after your own mental health

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone who has line management responsibilities and / or responsibilities linked to the welfare of the workforce / community, such as human resources officers. It is recommended that all senior members of staff complete this course.

This is a one-day course where you will learn about:

• The main signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
• How to give Initial support
• Guide someone towards appropriate professional support
• Taking care of your own wellbeing
• How to develop ways to create and maintain a healthier workforce or community

Who is the course for? 

This course is for anyone who would like to be a designated Mental Health First Aider, in the workplace or community. You will be the first point of contact for a person in distress due to an issue with mental health.

This is a two-day course or completed as four half-days if online, where you will learn about:

• Mental health issues, and factors impacting on others' and your own mental health
• How to give Initial support
• Skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence in stepping in to support someone in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills for supporting someone in distress
• How to help someone recover by guiding them to appropriate professional support

Who is the course for? 

This course is for current Mental Health First Aiders, and Mental Health First Aid Champions. It is recommended that you complete the refresher course every three years.

This is a half-day course that will help you to:

• Keep your awareness of mental health current
• Update your knowledge and skills in relation to influencing factors
• Keep up your practice of using the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

Coming soon - Introduction to Mental Health: A Whole You Approach