Mental Health Courses
As a society, we don't always know how to take care of our mental health like we do our physical health.
This means that people may not know how to support a friend, family member, or colleague experiencing a mental health issue, or where to go for help with their own mental health.
That’s where our courses come in.
Our training gives people the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, the confidence to start a conversation, and the tools to signpost to appropriate support.
Investing in our courses doesn’t just benefit you. Better understanding of mental health and less stigma ripples out into communities, with the potential to improve and save lives.
These courses are delivered by our experienced and approved instructor, Simon.
Research from Deloitte reveals the cost to employers from poor mental health rose to £51 billion in 2023/2024. For a team to work at their best, creating an inclusive environment to support their wellbeing is crucial. When people feel their mental health is supported at work, they are more productive. This helps organisations to thrive.
Our MHFA® course is ideal for anyone in your organisation, at every level. Mental Health First Aiders gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of someone experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation, and signpost them to appropriate support.
With our training, MHFA doesn't stop when the course comes to an end. Learners are invited to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® where they’ll gain exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from ongoing training and qualifications to events and research.
The course is accredited by MHFA England and certificates will be valid for three years.
Course format:
Online or face to face
Course length:
Four sessions (total 14 hours). For online delivery, we recommend four half-day sessions.
Course capacity:
Up to 16 people
Course delivery:
Instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual/group activities
Course costs:
Open course is £225 +vat pp & group prices from £160 +vat pp (based on 16 people attending).
Why take this course?
This course is for your organisation if:
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You want your people to learn mental health first aid
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You want to build awareness about mental health conditions and how they affect people at work
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You want mental health advocates in your workplace to challenge stigma, which can ripple out into communities
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You want your people to gain the knowledge and confidence to provide mental health support, day-to-day and in a crisis
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You want to provide opportunities to enhance interpersonal skills, such as non-judgemental listening
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You’re looking to create a healthy working environment where mental health is valued equally to physical health
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You want to create mentally healthy environments where people, communities, and business thrive
Course takeaways
Your employees will get:
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A digital MHFAider® certificate
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A digital manual to refer to when needed
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A workbook, which includes key information, spaces for note taking, and tips
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A wallet-sized reference card with the MHFA action plan
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Membership to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders with exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research
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Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
Feedback from a recent course:
"The course was absolutely brilliant. Simon was the best instructor I've ever had on any work-related course. His knowledge was very good and he was a very engaging and encouraging instructor. The skills and understanding I've gained through this course will stay with me for a long time and have given me the confidence to help colleagues, friends, family and myself with mental health concerns. I can't thank Simon enough for the past 2 days, they were fantastic."
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
two-day course
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Refresher
half-day course
Course overview
Did your MHFAiders® train three or more years ago? Just as people update their physical first aid knowledge, we recommend MHFAiders take the MHFA Refresher course every three years to ensure their mental health knowledge, awareness, and skills are up to date.
Investing in the MHFA Refresher course keeps them motivated, empowered, and confident to carry out their roles.
With our MHFA Refresher course, your MHFAiders will get another three years of certification. This also means that they maintain membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® with exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research.
Course format:
Online or face to face
Course length:
Half-day
Course capacity:
Up to 25 people
Course delivery:
Instructor-led training, group discussions, and workshop activities
Course costs:
Open course is £95 +vat pp & group prices from £60 +vat pp (based on 25 people attending).
What’s covered
As MHFAiders® they’ll be able to:
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Explain what is meant by the term ‘mental health’
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Describe the role of an MHFAider
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Name the signs of possible poor mental health
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Demonstrate how to apply the MHFA action plan: ALGEE® in an MHFA conversation
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Describe how to look after their own mental health
Why take this course?
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Renew your MHFAiders’ skills
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Update their knowledge of the mental health supports available and where to signpost to
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Share learning with other MHFAiders
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Maintain membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders for another three years with exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research
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Create a mentally healthy workplace where people, communities, and business thrive
Course takeaways
MHFAiders receive:
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A digital MHFAider e-certificate
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A digital manual to refer to when needed
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A workbook, which includes key information, spaces for note taking, and tips
Feedback from a recent course:
"Simon is an incredible and engaging instructor and delivers the content extremely well considering the difficulty and sensitivity of the topic."
Course overview
Organisations have seen increases of up to 75% in referrals for mental health issues to their occupational health services. That shows staff are more likely to seek help after mental health training. Strengthen and prioritise the wellbeing strategy in your organisation by building a network of MHFA Champions.
Your people will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to have a conversation about mental health, challenge stigma, and support the way to a mentally healthy workplace.
The course is accredited by MHFA England and certificates will be valid for three years.
Course format:
Online or face to face
Course length:
One day (9 to 5)
Course capacity:
Up to 16 people
Course delivery:
Instructor-led training, group discussions, and workshop activities
Course costs:
Group prices from £95 +vat pp (based on 16 people attending).
What’s covered
Your employees will:
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Recognise the main signs and symptoms of mental ill health
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Provide initial help
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Guide the person towards appropriate professional help
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Develop an understanding of how to can create and maintain a healthier and more productive workforce
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Be mindful of their own wellbeing
Why take this course?
This course is for your organisation if:
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You want to build a network of MHFA Champions
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You want your people to learn how to be mental health advocates and challenge stigma
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You want to increase awareness of mental health conditions and how they affect people in your workplace
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You want your people to gain the knowledge and confidence to provide mental health support
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You want to improve self-care practice across your organisation
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You want to create a mentally healthy workplace where people, communities, and business thrive
Course takeaways
Champions receive:
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A certificate of attendance
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A manual to refer to when needed
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A quick reference card for the MHFA action plan
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A workbook
Feedback from a recent course:
"Course led brilliantly by Simon who was incredibly insightful and dynamic. He engages the group fantastically and is able to tailor his teaching to the group and individuals. Would highly recommend, he is brilliant at what he does. Also incredibly happy with the course content and issues covered."
Mental Health Champion
one-day course
Course overview
Mental health remains a major challenge in workplaces across the UK and globally, as employees face rising financial pressures, heavier workloads, and evolving work environments.
In response, organisations must take meaningful, proactive steps to build a culture of positive mental health – while carefully balancing employee wellbeing with performance and long-term business success.
On this course, you’ll learn to challenge stigma and gain the confidence to offer support to someone in distress.
Course format:
Online or face to face
Course length:
Half-day
Course capacity:
Up to 25 people
Course delivery:
Instructor-led training, group discussions, and workshop activities
Courses costs:
Group prices from £55 +vat pp (based on 25 people attending).
What’s covered
Your employees will:
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Define mental health and some mental health issues
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Understand factors that affect mental health
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Identify the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues
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Feel more confident about starting mental health conversations
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Understand how to look after their own mental health
Why take this course?
This course is for your organisation if:
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You want to build foundational mental health knowledge across your workforce
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You'd like your employees to learn how to spot the signs of poor mental health
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You’d like your employees to gain confidence in having mental health conversations
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You want to encourage a culture of care and continue to challenge stigma
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You want to create mentally healthy environments where people, communities, and business thrive
Course takeaways
After completing the course, everyone receives:
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A certificate of attendance
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A manual to refer to when needed
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A workbook, which includes key information, spaces for note taking, and tips
Feedback from a recent course:
"I am a HR professional so I went into the training with more knowledge than a usual Manager, however this was one of the most informative courses I have attended in recent years, Simon was very knowledgeable, informative, challenging in a positive way where needed, shared his own personal experiences to the appropriate level to demonstrate the theories and his viewpoints and shared enough technical points not to be too overwhelming. A perfect balance for Managers. Thank you for your support with this topic."
Mental Health Aware
half-day course
Suicide First Aid: USI
one-day course
Suicide First Aid:
Understanding Suicide Intervention
The flagship one-day training course teaching suicide-intervention skills and understanding suicide intentions
The course is accredited by The National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education CIC.
Your certificate currently will not expire.
Duration: 1 day
Delivery: Classroom based, anywhere in Cheshire & beyond
Perfect timings: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Max group size: 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years old
Prices: please contact us for a quote ❤️
Group prices from £95 +vat pp (based on 16 people attending).
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Learn about suicide thoughts and behaviour
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Gain the appropriate tools to respond to those in suicide crisis
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Can be applied in any professional or personal setting
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Endorsed by the UK ‘Skills for Health’ framework
Suicide First Aid
half-day & one-day courses
Suicide First Aid Lite
half-day course
Suicide First Aid Lite
A half-day training solution, teaching suicide intervention skills
The course is accredited by The National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education CIC.
Your certificate currently will not expire.
Duration: Half day
Delivery: Classroom based, anywhere in Cheshire & beyond or online via Zoom
Perfect timings: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Max group size: 20 people
Minimum age: 16 years old
Prices: please contact us for a quote ❤️
Group prices from £55 +vat pp (based on 2o people attending).
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Explore the theory and practice of suicide prevention skills
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Gain the appropriate tools to respond to those in suicide crisis
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Can be applied in any professional or personal setting
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Endorsed by the UK ‘Skills for Health’ framework