Mental Health First Aider Course

Introduction. 

A thriving business is one where people feel supported - and confident to support others. The Mental Health First Aider course empowers your employees to do just that.

This 2-day qualification equips your team with the skills to identify early signs of poor mental health, start safe conversations, and guide others to the right help - reducing the impact of mental ill health on your business.

Ideal for line managers, HR teams or wellbeing leads, this course helps you embed a proactive wellbeing culture that benefits everyone.

What’s Covered

Build a trained, trusted network of mental health support across your organisation

• Understanding mental health and influencing factors
• Recognising signs of distress and early symptoms
• Using the Mental Health First Aid action plan (ALGEE)
• Supporting those facing depression, anxiety, psychosis, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts
• Knowing when and how to take action
• Signposting employees to internal or external help
• Creating safe conversations in high-pressure environments
• Encouraging recovery and reducing stigma
• Personal boundaries and wellbeing for supporters

Who is this for

• People managers and team leaders
• HR professionals and wellbeing champions
• Frontline or customer-facing staff
• Any employee taking a support role within the business
• Businesses aiming to meet or exceed wellbeing standards

Assessment

• 2-Day Course – delivered online or in-person
• No formal exam – assessment through participation
• Interactive workshops, discussion, and practice
• Group sizes limited to 12–16 for supportive facilitation
• Resources sent in advance for virtual sessions
  

Qualifications Gained

• Certified Mental Health First Aider
• Certificate of attendance
• Reference manual and action plan card
• Personal wellbeing toolkit
• Line Managers’ resource for workplace support