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What is Mental Health Awareness Training?

Mental Health Awareness Training is a workplace course designed to improve understanding of mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression. It teaches employees how to recognise symptoms, respond appropriately and signpost support when needed. This training is part of modern workplace health and safety and supports employers’ responsibility to protect employee wellbeing.

Who should attend?

The courses are suitable for employees at all levels, managers and supervisors, HR professionals, team leaders and business owners. They are especially valuable for anyone responsible for staff wellbeing or workplace safety.

What will you learn?

  • ✓ Understanding mental health and wellbeing
  • ✓ Common conditions: stress, anxiety and depression
  • ✓ Recognising early warning signs
  • ✓ How to have supportive conversations
  • ✓ Workplace stress risk factors
  • ✓ Promoting a positive mental health culture
  • ✓ When and how to seek professional help

Why is mental health training important for businesses?

Investing in workplace mental health training can reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, improve employee engagement and morale, enhance productivity and performance, support legal duty of care and build a positive workplace culture.

Is Mental Health Awareness Training a legal requirement in the UK?

Mental health training is not currently mandatory, but UK employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to protect employee wellbeing. Providing training demonstrates proactive risk management, workplace safety expectations and a commitment to employee welfare.

Course duration and certification

The original website lists half-day or full-day options and on-site, online or blended delivery. A recognised certificate is issued upon completion; flexible training options are available to suit business needs.

Signs of poor mental health in the workplace

  • Increased absenteeism
  • Reduced productivity
  • Withdrawal from colleagues
  • Mood changes or irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating

Recognising early warning signs can support timely intervention and longer-term wellbeing.

Course options

Mental health first aid qualifications

The source website lists the following qualifications, course modules, prices and durations. Confirm current availability and booking requirements with our team.

4 hours

Level 1 Awareness of Mental Health First Aid

£99 per person (minimum 5 candidates)

The Level 1 qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

Course modules

  1. 01Trainer / assessor introduction and course information
  2. 02Definitions of mental health, first aider roles and responsibilities, the impact of mental health issues, stigma and statistics
  3. 03Mental health continuum, risk factors and early warning signs
  4. 04How to start a difficult conversation, when to contact emergency services, and the first aider’s own health and emotions
  5. 05What stress is, causes and effects, and coping strategies
  6. 06Recognise signs or symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm
  7. 07Written assessment paper, course administration and closure
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12 hours

Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health

£150 per person (minimum 4 candidates)

This Level 2 qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Course modules

  1. 01Trainer / assessor introduction and course information
  2. 02Definitions of mental health, first aider roles and responsibilities, impact, stigma and statistics
  3. 03Mental health continuum, risk factors and early warning signs
  4. 04How to start a difficult conversation, when to contact emergency services, and the first aider’s own health and emotions
  5. 05What stress is, causes and effects, and coping strategies
  6. 06Recognise signs or symptoms of depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm
  7. 07Substance misuse, alcohol misuse, the effects on mental health, first aid, treatments and signposting
  8. 08Mental Health First Aid Action Plan: check for risk, non-judgemental communication, reassurance, professional support and practical assessment
  9. 09Mental health in the workplace, workplace factors, building a healthy workplace and the five steps to mental wellbeing
  10. 10Written assessment paper, course administration and closure
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Duration varies by course schedule

Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

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Provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wider range of mental health conditions and understand support provided by professional healthcare providers. Learners practise supportive conversations, signposting, stress awareness, substance-misuse awareness and implementing a positive mental-health culture. The qualification does not train learners to diagnose or treat conditions.

Course modules

  1. 01Introduction, learning outcomes, assessment and certification
  2. 02What is First Aid for Mental Health? Roles, impact, stigma and statistics
  3. 03Identifying conditions, risk factors and early warning signs
  4. 04Supportive conversations, non-judgemental listening and emergency support
  5. 05Stress: causes, effects and coping strategies
  6. 06Drugs and alcohol: misuse, mental-health impacts, first aid and signposting
  7. 07Mental Health First Aid Action Plan and practical assessment
  8. 08Mental health in the workplace and the five steps to mental wellbeing
  9. 09Depression: signs, support and signposting
  10. 10Anxiety: signs, support and signposting
  11. 11Written assessment
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How to create a mentally healthy workplace

Mental Health Awareness Training focuses on understanding and recognising mental health issues. Mental Health First Aid goes further by training individuals to provide initial support in crisis situations. Both can contribute to a workplace wellbeing strategy.

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