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Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness training from an FAIB-accredited provider

A half-day course helping staff recognise possible signs of mental ill-health, understand stigma and find appropriate help.

Duration

4 hours

1:00pm–5:00pm

Qualification

Mental Health Awareness training from an FAIB-accredited provider

Awarding body

FAIB

Certificate validity

3 years

Microsoft Teams online course

Delivery format

Remote via Microsoft Teams

Price

From £40 per person

12 places per course

Includes one 15-minute break during the session.

Online course delivered via Microsoft Teams. Joining details and the Teams link will be sent within 24 hours of booking.

Course overview

Mental Health Awareness is a half-day course delivered by an FAIB-accredited training provider. It helps learners recognise possible signs and symptoms of mental ill-health, understand mental health and stigma, and know how to access appropriate help for someone in crisis or need. This course teaches recognition, initial support and signposting. It does not teach diagnosis or clinical treatment.

Who the course is for

Suitable for all staff who want to increase their mental-health awareness for themselves or so they can support others. Open Teams dates are available for individuals and workplace groups. Organisations can book multiple places on an upcoming course or enquire about arranging a dedicated session for their team.

Practical learning

Learners discuss signs and symptoms, stigma and routes to appropriate support. The session includes one 15-minute break.

Qualification or certification

On successful completion, learners receive a course certificate from the FAIB-accredited training provider, valid for three years.

Course information

Online course delivered via Microsoft Teams. Joining details and the Teams link will be sent within 24 hours of booking.

Adam Shaw, Mental Health First Aid instructor with Experience First Aid

Your mental-health trainer — Adam Shaw

Qualified since 2020, Adam combines counselling training with almost two decades of workplace health and safety experience.

Meet Adam

Arrange this course for your organisation

Tell us a bit about your organisation and we will get back to you to discuss your requirements.

No fixed dates or public booking required — we arrange delivery around your group.

Prefer a scheduled course?

Book one or more places on an upcoming Mental Health Awareness course at a fixed date and venue.

View upcoming dates and book