At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms associated with mental ill health. 

Mental ill health is responsible for 72 million working days lost each year.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid. Training is designed to raise awareness of mental health in the workplace and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Developed by Mental Health First Aid England, delivered by Solent Mind trainers.

Help create mentally healthy workplaces where people, communities, and business thrive

Mental Health First Aider Training - full 2 day adult course

Our Mental Health First Aid course empowers MHFAiders to play a critical role in supporting people’s mental health and creating healthy working environments.
Our course is ideal for anyone who’d like to gain the knowledge and skills to spot the signs of someone experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation, and signpost them to appropriate support.
MHFAiders® receive three years of certification and are invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders® – England’s first and only membership body for MHFAiders. As well as access to ongoing learning and expert support, members gain the benefits of being part of a national movement for better mental health

MHFA or Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.

This course will:

• Raise the awareness of mental health in the workplace.
• Reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
• Teach attendees how to have confidence in conversations with those in need of support.

Available as: Face to face – two-day course or 4 x half day or Remote online - can be delivered over two full or four half-days

Group booking - Minimum 8 attendees, maximum 16

Mental Health First Aider Refresher Training

This course is designed for individuals who are already certified Mental Health First Aiders. Supporting Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions by:

• Renewing their skills
• Updating their knowledge of mental health support
• Giving them the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan

Face to face or remote for 4.5 hours

Group booking - Minimum 8 attendees, maximum 16

MHFA -Mental Health Aware

This course raises awareness of mental health. You will:

• Learn what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• Gain a basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
• Find out techniques to look after your own mental health and maintain wellbeing
• Build confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

Face to face or remote for 4 hours.

Group booking - Minimum 8 attendees, maximum 25

Looking to train just a few people? 

If you are a small business or charity looking for just a few places for training rather than a full session, book your staff onto our open sessions.