Supervising Mental Health First Aid Course

Learn practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues and be able to respond confidently to situations that might arise in the workplace.  This Mental Health First Aider course provides delegates with a certified qualification in Mental Health First Aid.

Looking after your employees mental health and wellbeing is just as important as looking after their physical wellbeing.  Ensuring you have the right provision in place to support individuals experiencing mental health issues can not only improve employee satisfaction, it can also help reduce time and money spent on managing absence.

Mental health first aider

Duration:

The Mental Health first aid course runs over two consecutive days.

Who is this course for?:

This course is suitable for any individual over 16 years of age wanting a formal qualification in Mental Health First Aid.

It is recommended that every organisation has at least one qualified Mental Health First Aider.

Course aim:

The aim of this Mental Health course is to equip delegates to become certificated Mental Health First Aiders

Assessment takes place through a range of methods including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice)

Certification:

A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Self-harm
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Suicide
  • Stress
  • Eating disorders
  • Mental health conditions
  • Personality disorders
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • Bipolar disorder
  • First Aid for Mental Health action plan
  • Psychosis
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Course Dates:

4th & 5th February 2025

13th & 14th May 2025

9th & 10th September 2025

8th & 9th December 2025

Supervising Mental Health First Aid Course Trainer:

Natasha Carlin

Course Price:

Price:  £325 + VAT per person
Price includes course materials, refreshments and lunch.

Course Venue:

Pure Human Resources Training Suite, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire

For more information about our training courses and facilities click here.

You can book your places online now, making payment with credit or debit card, using the button below, or if you require an invoice to make payment or have another course related enquiry, you can use our course booking enquiry form here.

You may also be interested in our Mental Health Awareness and First Aid at Work courses.

The benefits of Mental Health First Aid Training

Our Mental Health First Aid course for managers and employees is vital for every workplace, equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to manage mental health crises. Following completion of the course, employees will know how to handle a variety of different issues including depression, psychosis and self harm in a safe and professional manner.

One of the key benefits of our Mental Health First Aid for managers and employees course is eliminating any stigma around mental illness and creating a supportive environment for every employee. Workers will have the tools to help sufferers to seek professional help, improve interpersonal relationships and prevent situations from escalating.

Previous Supervising Mental Health First Aid delegates have said:

Pure HR training - 5 star reviews
“Excellent and informative course, location and hospitality provided was excellent
all staff were very friendly and welcoming”
Supervising Mental Health First Aid course delegate, Stewarts