--- title: "Mental Health First Aid Training | Workplace MHFA | Aim2Aid" description: "Mental Health First Aid training to recognise the signs, start the conversation and signpost support. Half-day to two-day courses delivered onsite." url: https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/first-aid-training/first-aid-for-mental-health-training/ --- FAIB accredited · Workplace wellbeing # Mental Health First Aid training Give your people the confidence to spot when a colleague is struggling, start a supportive conversation and signpost the right help. Practical Mental Health First Aid training for the workplace, from a half-day awareness session up to the two-day mental health first aider course. Half day to 2 daysWorkplace focusedAt your premisesFAIB accredited [Call 07771 680794](tel:07771680794) Accreditation ## Recognised training, properly assessed Our courses are FAIB accredited and aligned to HSE guidance, with practical assessment and course materials included. FAIB Accredited Courses 3-Year Certification HSE-Aligned Training DfE / Ofsted Relevant Experienced Trainers Practical Assessment Training Materials Included Who it's for ## Who Mental Health First Aid is for This course is for organisations building a wellbeing culture and for the people who make it real — the managers, HR teams and wellbeing champions colleagues turn to. No prior experience is needed; the skills are about listening and signposting, not diagnosing. Employers and wellbeing leads Organisations putting a mental health first aider programme in place. Managers and team leaders The people best placed to notice when someone is struggling. HR and people teams Those who support colleagues through difficult periods. Wellbeing champions Volunteers who want the confidence to help peers. What it covers ## What it covers A distinct discipline from physical first aid — focused on recognising, supporting and signposting. Recognising the signs of common mental health conditions Starting a supportive conversation Non-judgemental listening Signposting to professional support Understanding stigma and reducing it Supporting a colleague in crisis Self-care for the mental health first aider Building a wellbeing-aware workplace The length and depth are shaped to your organisation, from a half-day awareness session to the two-day mental health first aider course. Wondering how mental health cover fits alongside physical first aiders? We can help you think through the right mix for your team. The honest answer ## Are mental health first aiders a legal requirement? No — mental health first aiders are recommended, not legally mandated. We think it is important to be straight about that. What the law does require is that employers manage the risks to health, including mental health, and meet their duty of care to staff. Trained mental health first aiders are one of the most effective, widely recommended ways to do that. So this is not about ticking a legal box. It is about giving real people the skills to notice when a colleague is struggling and respond well — which is good for your team and good for your organisation. Onsite delivery ## In a room your team already knows A supportive session, in a space your team knows. We deliver mental health first aid inside your own workplace. A familiar setting helps people engage with what can be sensitive material, and lets us shape the session around your organisation. No external venue Sensitively delivered Shaped to your organisation Room for open discussion Half day to two days Signposting resources to keep [AreaAreas we cover→](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/areas/) Related courses ## Pair it with First Aid at Work Add physical first aid cover alongside your mental health first aiders. [First Aid at Work](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/first-aid-training/first-aid-at-work/) Bespoke Training Combine first aid, fire safety and mental health in one programme. [Bespoke Training](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/first-aid-training/bespoke-training/) FAQ ## Mental health first aid, answered ### Are Mental Health First Aiders a legal requirement? No — they are recommended, not legally mandated. Employers do have a legal duty to manage risks to health, including mental health, and trained mental health first aiders are one of the most effective and widely recommended ways to meet that duty. ### What is Mental Health First Aid? It is training that helps people recognise the signs of mental health difficulties, start a supportive conversation, listen without judgement and signpost the right professional help — the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. ### What does Mental Health First Aid involve? Recognising common conditions, holding a supportive conversation, non-judgemental listening, signposting to support, reducing stigma and looking after your own wellbeing as a first aider. It does not involve diagnosing or treating. ### How do you help someone who doesn't want help? You cannot force support on anyone, and the course is honest about that. It focuses on staying alongside the person, keeping the door open, listening without pressure and gently signposting professional help for when they are ready. In an immediate crisis, emergency services are always the right call. ### Do you deliver mental health first aid onsite? Yes. Running it somewhere your people already know tends to make open conversation easier, and we fit the length of the course to the time you can release staff. Resources ## Mental Health First Aid guides & articles [All guides →](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/) Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Basingstoke](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-basingstoke/) FAA accredited First Aid for Mental Health in Basingstoke, taught at your premises by Aim2Aid's in-house trainers. Adult and youth pathways, 3-year certificate. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in High Wycombe](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-high-wycombe/) FAA approved First Aid for Mental Health training in High Wycombe, delivered at your premises by in-house trainers. Adult and youth pathways, 3-year certificate. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Oxford](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-oxford/) FAA accredited First Aid for Mental Health training in Oxford, delivered at your premises by Aim2Aid's in-house trainers. 3-year certificate. Call Rebecca today. Mental Health ### [What is covered in mental health first aid?](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/what-is-covered-in-mental-health-first-aid/) Mental health first aid covers recognising the signs, starting the conversation, a clear action framework, escalation and workplace duties. Here is the full content. Mental Health ### [What are 10 steps I can take to support individuals facing a mental health crisis?](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/what-are-10-steps-i-can-take-to-support-individuals-facing-a-mental-health-crisis/) The 10 steps to support someone in a mental health crisis: stay calm, ask directly, check safety, hand over to help. FAA accredited training at your premises. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Maidenhead](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-maidenhead/) FAA accredited mental health first aid training in Maidenhead, delivered at your premises by Aim2Aid's in-house trainers. Three-year certificate. Free quote. Mental Health ### [How much does a mental health First Aide course cost in the UK?](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/how-much-does-a-mental-health-first-aide-course-cost-in-the-uk/) No single UK price exists for a mental health first aid course. See exactly what drives the cost, what a quote includes and how per-course pricing works. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Bracknell](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-bracknell/) FAA accredited First Aid for Mental Health training in Bracknell, delivered at your premises by in-house trainers. Adult and youth pathways. Call Rebecca's team. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Windsor](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-windsor/) FAA-accredited first aid for mental health in Windsor, delivered at your premises by Aim2Aid's in-house trainers. Adult and youth pathways, 3-year certificate. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Slough](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-slough/) FAA accredited First Aid for Mental Health in Slough, delivered at your premises by our in-house trainers. Three-year certificate. Call Rebecca on 07771 680794. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Reading](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-reading/) FAA-accredited first aid for mental health training delivered at your premises in Reading. Small groups, 3-year certificate, in-house trainers. Talk to Rebecca. Mental Health ### [First Aid for Mental Health in Milton Keynes](https://www.aim2aid.co.uk/resources/first-aid-for-mental-health-milton-keynes/) FAA accredited First Aid for Mental Health training delivered at your Milton Keynes premises. Adult and youth pathways, 3-year certificate. Call for a free quote. ## Book Mental Health First Aid training Tell us about your team and what you want to achieve, and we'll recommend the right level of course. [Call 07771 680794](tel:07771680794) Areas we cover ## Onsite across Berkshire & the South East Based in Windsor, we deliver First Aid, Fire Safety and Mental Health First Aid training at your premises across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. Aim2Aid First Aid & Fire Safety Training 70 Fountain Gardens, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3SX [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aim2Aid+First+Aid+and+Fire+Safety+Training/@51.4722381,-0.6072721,12z) Berkshire Windsor, Slough, Maidenhead, Reading, Bracknell, Ascot. Buckinghamshire High Wycombe, Marlow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Aylesbury. Hampshire Basingstoke, Farnborough, Fleet, Winchester. Oxfordshire Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Bicester, Abingdon, Didcot. Surrey Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Staines.