Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for UK Workplaces
Give your employees the skills to recognise early signs of poor mental health, respond safely in a crisis and support colleagues with confidence. Our accredited MHFA England courses help UK employers strengthen wellbeing, reduce absence and meet their duty of care under UK health and safety legislation.
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What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches employees how to identify early signs of poor mental health, respond appropriately in a crisis and offer immediate, confidential support to colleagues. The course helps UK employers reduce stigma, improve early intervention and meet their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Equality Act 2010.
MHFA training provides a clear, practical action plan employees can use to guide conversations, de‑escalate distress and signpost colleagues towards professional help. This supports a more open, proactive and psychologically safe workplace.
Why Mental Health First Aid Matters
UK employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of their workforce. Having trained Mental Health First Aiders ensures employees can recognise early signs of poor mental health, respond safely in a crisis and provide compassionate support when colleagues need it most.
Early intervention strengthens engagement, reduces long‑term sickness absence and helps prevent issues from escalating. MHFA training supports a healthier, more productive workforce and delivers measurable ROI through reduced absence, improved wellbeing culture and stronger organisational resilience.
Who should take this course?
MHFA training is suitable for anyone who wants to build confidence in supporting colleagues’ mental wellbeing. While every employee can benefit, the course is especially valuable for:
Managers and team leaders
HR professionals
Wellbeing champions
Health & safety representatives
Teachers, carers and frontline staff
Anyone in a people‑facing role
MHFAiders become trusted points of contact who can recognise early signs of poor mental health, respond safely and guide colleagues towards appropriate support.
What you will learn
Recognising early signs of poor mental health Employees learn how to spot changes in behaviour, mood or performance and intervene early. Early recognition is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk and prevent crisis situations.
Crisis communication and response skills Participants learn how to approach difficult conversations, de‑escalate distress, provide reassurance and signpost colleagues to professional help. These skills help prevent critical incidents and support safer workplaces.
What you will learn
Responding to suicidal thoughts MHFAiders are trained to recognise warning signs, ask direct and sensitive questions, assess immediate risk and guide individuals towards urgent professional support.
Referral pathways and professional support MHFAiders become identifiable points of contact who colleagues can approach in confidence. They can signpost individuals to HA | Wisdom Wellbeing’s referral services and our UK Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for immediate, in‑the‑moment support.
Course options
Online MHFA Training A fully accredited online MHFA England course for up to 16 employees. Delivered over two days via live video sessions. Ideal for remote, hybrid or multi‑site teams.
In‑Person MHFA Training Delivered face‑to‑face over two days for groups of up to 16 employees, plus up to four organisational representatives such as HR or wellbeing leads. Ideal for teams who benefit from practical exercises and in‑room discussion.
Workplace Wellbeing Programmes Mental health issues are a leading cause of short‑ and long‑term sickness absence in the UK. Having trained MHFAiders is as essential as having physical first aiders — helping organisations reduce risk, improve early intervention and build a stronger wellbeing culture.
Benefits of MHFA Certification
UK workplaces that prioritise wellbeing see higher engagement, stronger productivity and reduced turnover. MHFA certification helps employers build a culture of openness, early intervention and psychological safety.
Benefits include:
A full, accredited MHFA England qualification
Confidence supporting colleagues experiencing mental health challenges
Early intervention skills to prevent issues from worsening
Reduced stigma around mental health
Ability to guide someone towards appropriate, potentially lifesaving support
Improved organisational wellbeing and reduced absence
Accreditation and standards
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing delivers accredited MHFA England Adult courses. Completing the programme provides participants with MHFAider or MHFA Champion certification, recognised across the UK.
Certification is valid for three years. To maintain accreditation, MHFAiders must complete an official refresher course within this period. We provide accredited refresher training to ensure your people stay confident and compliant with best‑practice standards.
Pricing and inclusions
Accredited MHFA England training typically ranges from £100 to £300 per person, depending on delivery format, group size and location.
Each participant receives:
The official MHFA England manual
A digital workbook
A quick‑reference ‘Z‑card’
A three‑year MHFA England certification
Access to ongoing MHFA resources
These materials help employees apply their skills confidently and support a stronger wellbeing culture.
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