Mental Health First Aid Training

MHFA England’s flagship mental health training course

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course developed by Mental Health First Aid England. It equips participants with the knowledge, awareness and practical skills to recognise the signs of poor mental health, have supportive conversations, and signpost people towards appropriate support.

Just as physical first aiders are trained to respond to physical illness and injury, MHFAiders® are trained to provide initial support to someone experiencing poor mental health. The course helps to build confidence, reduce stigma and create more open conversations about mental health in workplaces and communities.

Our courses are delivered by a quality-assured instructor who has completed the Instructor Training Programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. Training is delivered in a safe, supportive and interactive environment, enabling participants to learn with confidence. Following completion of the course, attendees gain access to the MHFA SupportApp®, providing ongoing resources, learning opportunities and support.

Course details

• Duration: 2 days
• Delivery: Online or face-to-face
• Group size: Up to 16 participants
• Format: Instructor-led training, group discussions, activities and practical application exercises
• Certification: Participants who complete the course become certified MHFAiders®

What you’ll learn

During the course, participants will:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of poor mental health
• Develop the confidence to have supportive conversations about mental health
• Learn how to use the MHFA action plan (ALGEE®)
• Understand a range of common mental health conditions
• Explore how to signpost people towards appropriate support
• Learn how to maintain their own wellbeing while supporting others

Why attend?

The course helps participants to:

• Increase their confidence in supporting others
• Reduce stigma surrounding mental health
• Create more open conversations about wellbeing
• Build a more mentally healthy workplace culture
• Provide early support to colleagues experiencing poor mental health
• Develop a network of trained MHFAiders® within an organisation

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Organisations looking to train designated Mental Health First Aiders
• Managers and team leaders
• HR and People professionals
• Wellbeing champions
• Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of mental health and the skills to support others

No previous mental health training is required.

What you’ll receive

Participants will receive:

• An MHFA England certificate
• An MHFA course manual and workbook
• Access to the MHFA SupportApp®
• Ongoing resources, learning opportunities and support through MHFA England

Course pricing and delivery options

Workplace bookings

We can deliver the MHFA course exclusively for your organisation, either online or face-to-face.

• £3,000 per course (up to 16 participants)
• 20% discount available for VCSE organisations
• Delivered by an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member through Mind in Harrogate District

Open courses

If you do not require a private workplace booking, you can join one of our scheduled open courses.

Upcoming Open Courses – 2027

• 21-22 April 2027 | PTC Conference Room, Harrogate (HG2) | £325 per person | BOOK A PLACE
• 12-13 October 2027 | PTC Conference Room, Harrogate (HG2) | £325 per person | BOOK A PLACE

Book a course

Whether you’re looking to train a team of workplace MHFAiders® or join an upcoming open course, we’d be delighted to help.

Contact us to discuss workplace delivery, VCSE discounts or upcoming open course availability.