Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) One-Day Training

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) scheme has transformed how organisations respond to mental health issues, equipping workforces with the knowledge and skills required to support colleagues facing mental health challenges. By ensuring staff are trained to recognise early signs of stress, anxiety, low mood and other common symptoms of mental ill health, the workplace takes a more compassionate and proactive approach to the wellbeing of staff.

For managers and employers, the impact is far-reaching. MHFA can boost morale, reduce absenteeism, promote team cohesion and inspire more compassionate culture throughout the workplace. It also demonstrates a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, something highly valued by both current employees and future recruits.

Anyone can become a Mental Health First Aider – the 1-day course is ideal for anybody looking to improve their understanding of mental health and develop the skills required to support those experiencing mental health challenges. The course is particularly valuable for Human Resources professionals, team leaders, managers and anybody in a caregiving role.

This Mental Health First Aid training course offers a foundational understanding of mental health, equipping staff with a number of practical tools to support others. Candidates will learn how to:

• • • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health, including stress, depression and anxiety.
    • Understand common causes of various mental health conditions.
    • Approach, assess and assist with empathy, sensitivity and appropriate action when someone is struggling.
    • Signpost individuals to professional help and other supports when needed.

By the end of the course, you will feel more confident in your ability to create a supportive environment, whether at work, at home or in the community.

Please contact our team on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry to get your Mental Health First aid 1-day training course booked in.

According to a study by the National Centre for Social Research, approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental illness each year, ranging from anxiety to depression and eating disorders to schizophrenia. According to the office of National Statistics, almost 16 million UK working days were lost due to mental illness in a single year, highlighting the value of early intervention, a supportive workplace culture and awareness training for staff around mental health.