Our Training Courses
Courses
Comprehensive, engaging training led by passionate experts, designed to unlock your team’s mental health and wellbeing potential while reducing stigma and building lasting awareness.
Mental Health First Aid – Adult – 2 day
This comprehensive and interactive course gives participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health and provide supportive, early intervention. Led by accredited instructors, the training combines expert guidance, group discussion and practical activities to help learners feel confident having supportive conversations and guiding people towards appropriate help.
Across four flexible sessions, participants will build their understanding of mental health, reduce stigma and develop the practical skills needed to support others while also looking after their own wellbeing.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing poor mental health
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Provide initial support and respond with confidence using a Mental Health First Aid action plan
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Practise active listening and empathy to have supportive, non-judgemental conversations
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Encourage individuals to access professional help and other support networks
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Improve mental health literacy and challenge stigma through more informed language and understanding
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Understand the MHFAider role, including boundaries and confidentiality
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Practise self-care and protect your own wellbeing while supporting others
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Access the MHFAider Support App®, dedicated text support from Shout, and ongoing learning opportunities
Course format:
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Delivered either online or face-to-face
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Structured across four live sessions (up to 3 hours 45 minutes each), usually delivered within a two-week period
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14 hours of learning led by an MHFA England Instructor Member
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Small groups of up to 16 participants to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment
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A mix of instructor-led teaching, group discussions and interactive activities
Investing in Mental Health First Aid training helps create a more supportive, understanding workplace where people feel able to talk about mental health. The benefits extend far beyond the course itself – helping to reduce stigma, strengthen communities and support healthier lives.
Suicide First Aid Through Understanding Suicide Intervention
This powerful one-day course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise when someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and intervene in a safe, supportive and effective way. Designed for people across a wide range of professions and community roles, the training empowers participants to have life-saving conversations, respond with confidence and connect individuals to the help and support they need.
Through a combination of expert instruction, real-life case studies and practical exercises, learners develop a deeper understanding of suicide and the factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts, while gaining the tools to offer immediate, compassionate support.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Understand the complex factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Recognise verbal, behavioural and situational signs that someone may be thinking about suicide
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Use effective communication techniques to start supportive conversations and reduce risk
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Apply practical suicide intervention strategies to support someone in crisis
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Help guide individuals towards appropriate professional support and resources
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Understand ethical considerations including confidentiality, consent and personal boundaries
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Recognise the importance of self-care when supporting others in difficult situations
Course format:
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Delivered online or face-to-face
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A focused 1-day training programme designed to fit around busy schedules
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Includes interactive presentations, group discussion, real-life case studies and role-play activities
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Suitable for professionals and community members alike – no prior mental health training required
Certification:
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Accredited by City & Guilds of London with 6 credits at Level 4 upon completion
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Opportunity to complete a written assignment to gain the RSPH Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid®
This course equips you with the confidence and skills to make a real difference. By learning how to recognise risk and respond effectively, you become part of a vital effort to reduce suicide and help save lives.
Suicide First Aid Lite
This accessible half-day course provides a practical introduction to suicide prevention, equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills to recognise when someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and respond in a supportive way. Ideal for those who want a shorter alternative to the full-day programme, Suicide First Aid Lite gives learners the confidence to start important conversations and guide individuals towards appropriate support.
Designed for people across a wide range of professions and community roles, the course combines expert guidance with interactive activities to build understanding, reduce stigma and empower participants to take action when it matters most.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Understand the complex factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Recognise verbal, behavioural and situational signs that someone may be thinking about suicide
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Use supportive communication techniques to start sensitive conversations
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Apply simple intervention strategies to support someone who may be in distress
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Help connect individuals with appropriate professional help and support services
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Understand important ethical considerations including confidentiality, consent and self-care
Course format:
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Delivered online or face-to-face
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Half-day training (3 hours) split into two 90-minute sessions
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Designed to be a concise and focused introduction to suicide intervention
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Includes interactive presentations, case studies and practical exercises to build real-world confidence
Certification:
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Participants receive a certificate of attendance
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Awarded a digital badge from NCSPET recognising knowledge of suicide prevention as a Suicide First Aider®
This course empowers individuals to recognise risk, respond with confidence and offer hope. By developing these skills, you become part of a wider effort to reduce suicide and support safer, more compassionate communities.
Understanding Self-Harm and Self-Injury
This insightful one-day workshop is designed to build awareness, challenge stigma and develop a deeper understanding of self-harm and self-injury. Through a supportive and open learning environment, participants will explore the reasons behind these behaviours and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to respond in a compassionate and informed way.
Ideal for both professionals and individuals who support others, this CPD-accredited course provides practical guidance on how to recognise and respond to self-harm while understanding the wider social, emotional and cultural factors that may influence it.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Develop a deeper understanding of self-harm and self-injury and why people may engage in these behaviours
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Recognise the challenges and experiences faced by individuals who self-harm
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Understand how stigma, discrimination and societal pressures can impact self-harm behaviours
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Explore how diversity, identity and personal circumstances can influence experiences of self-harm
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Gain confidence in responding to and supporting someone who may be self-harming
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Understand the influence of social media and wider societal factors
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Recognise professional boundaries and limitations when supporting individuals
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Identify appropriate sources of further help and support for signposting
Course format:
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Delivered online or face-to-face
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1-day workshop (7 hours) in a supportive and interactive learning environment
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CPD accredited training
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Includes guided discussions, practical learning and reflective activities
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Content can be tailored to suit specific organisations or groups
This course aims to build understanding, reduce stigma and empower participants with the confidence and knowledge to support individuals experiencing self-harm with empathy, awareness and appropriate guidance.
Workshops / Talks
We offer a selection of Workshops/Talks to support Better Mental Health in the workplace. Please see below for a list of our most popular workshops, which may suit your
needs.
We aim to be flexible to meet your business’s needs. This means we can work with you to create the content that best suits your needs.
Prices can vary depending on your different requirements, such as the number/length of workshops, and time. We can offer any workshop as a 30-minute talk with a 15-minute
Q&A. Talks have an unlimited number of participants. Workshops can hold from 6 to 16 participants.
Wellbeing Skills (Using the Five ways to wellbeing)
- Discuss what is mental being.
- Understanding the Five ways to wellbeing.
- Refection and creating your own plan.
- Looking after your mental wellbeing whilst working.
- Activity around the subject.
Stress SOS
- To understand stress and how it affects our body.
- Identify individual sources of Tension and Stressors.
- Learn ways of self -help to reduce the impact of stress.
- Activity around the subject.
Understanding and Manging Anxiety
- When is anxiety a mental health problem?
- What panic attacks feel like and how to manage them
- Causes of anxiety
- How to help yourself
- What treatments are available
Depression Awareness
- What is depression?
- Symptoms
- How can you take care of yourself?
- How can you get help?
- How to support someone with depression
Getting active for better mental health
- To assess exercise alongside physical and mental health facts.
- Consider the links between physical and mental health.
- Understand how getting active can improve mental health.
- Ways to increase physical activity.
- Staying motivated.
- Activity around the subject.
Developing and Maintaining Good Relationships
- The importance of connecting with others
- How we learn to connect
- How we go on to connect as adults
- Patterns of relating
- How we can heal our relationship
- What keeps a relationship healthy?
Strengthening personal resilience
- What is resilience?.
- How can we improve resilience?.
- Creating a resilience tool box.
- Activity around the subject.
Line managing – Creating a resilient team
- What is mental wellbeing and why is it important
- Understanding what might impact individuals’ wellbeing and affect productivity.
- Looking after your wellbeing.
- Ways to support your teams’ resilience.
- Online resources.
Mental Health at Work
- Work and mental health
- Different ways to work
- Work and stress
- Difficult work relationships
- Getting support at work
- Returning to work
Mental health taster session
- To understand the natural fluctuations of mental health.
- Consider Stigma, myths and stereotypes.
- Recognising signs and symptoms of mental ill health.
- Communication around mental health.
- Exploring resilience and self -management to help with mental health and
wellbeing.
Suicide Awareness Workshop
- Understanding creating a safe space.
- Considering Figures around suicide.
- Looking at the power of words – myths and truths.
- Talking about suicide – Asking the questions.
- Know what to do next
Masculinity and Mens Mental Wellbeing
- Definitions of terms
- Overview of ‘mental wellbeing’
- Why mental wellbeing is important and why men are less likely than women to
access appropriate support - Men, masculinity and socialisation
- How can we effectively support men with their mental wellbeing?
- Q&A
Trauma Informed Care
- What is trauma?
- ACEs
- Nervous System Regulation
- The Importance of Co -Regulation
- The Tenets of Trauma Informed Care
- Space to Practice
- Debrief and Q&A
- Signposting
Money Matters – Cost of Living Workshop
- The links between money and mental health
- Where to get help and support
Neurodiversity and Mental Health
- Awareness of the mental health needs of neurodiverse populations
- The Double Empathy Problem
- Adopting a Trauma -Informed Approach
- Five Ways of Wellbeing
- Common Mental Health Problems
- Signposting Support
- Q&A
Tools on how to support mental wellbeing of parents and carers
- Identify key parts of the brain involved in stress responses
- Discuss and explore practical strategies to support emotional regulation
- Consider the impact of social media on mental wellbeing