Mental Health First Aid is an initial response to distress and all participants on the course understand that this help is given only until other suitable or professional help can be found.

Trainers are official SMHFA trainers, and have a background working in mental health in the community, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and using interactive and fun activities to engage participants and support learning.

Aim:  To become more informed about how to respond to a mental health crisis and what the most common mental health problems are.  Participants will develop skills in asking appropriate questions, listening without judgment and giving guidance about were help can be found.

The course does not train people to be mental health workers. It offers basic general information about mental health problems. The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to remove stigma and fear and to give confidence in approaching a person in distress.

Mental Health First Aid is an initial response to distress and all participants on the course understand that this help is given only until other suitable or professional help can be found.

3 Years

First Aid Training Co-operative exceed the HSE Employers' Due Diligence requirements for first aid training providers.

We have ISO9001, ISO14001, & ISO45001 Certification and are also members of the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations and Co-operatives UK.

You can rely on our quality assured systems for the correct accreditation of your course.

We are a Living Wage Accredited employer, and a carbon neutral company. We are in business for good.