Mental Health First Aid at Work Course

Mental Health First Aid at Work – Online Course

Course overview
This CPD-accredited online course provides practical knowledge to help learners recognise signs of poor mental health in the workplace, respond supportively and encourage colleagues to access appropriate help. It covers workplace wellbeing, stress, early warning signs, supportive communication, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work planning. The course also explores employer responsibilities and the relevance of UK workplace legislation, including the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: This course provides workplace mental health awareness and first-aid principles, focusing on early intervention and appropriate support. It does not qualify learners to diagnose or treat mental health conditions or replace specialist, clinical or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Understanding mental health, stress and common causes of mental ill health
• The purpose and responsibilities of workplace Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognising early warning signs and identifying support needs
• Discussing mental health through non-judgemental conversations and active listening
• Supporting colleagues experiencing distress and recognising when professional help is needed
• Promoting workplace wellbeing and supporting team members
• Understanding the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments and mental health disclosures
• Supporting employees during sickness absence and return-to-work arrangements
• Managing workplace pressures, ongoing illness and related challenges
• Understanding risk assessments, discrimination concerns and workplace responsibilities

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people who want to improve their understanding of workplace mental health and contribute to a supportive working environment, including:

• Managers, supervisors and team leaders
• HR professionals and workplace mental health champions
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Administrators and office workers
• Employers and employees across public, private and voluntary sectors
• Staff undertaking induction, refresher training or continuing professional development

Practical benefits
• Improve awareness of common mental health concerns in the workplace
• Build confidence when having supportive conversations with colleagues
• Recognise when someone may need additional or professional support
• Encourage positive wellbeing practices and help reduce stigma
• Understand reasonable adjustments and return-to-work support
• Develop awareness of relevant workplace responsibilities and equality considerations

What learners will be able to do
• Recognise possible signs of poor mental health and workplace stress
• Use supportive, non-judgemental communication and listening skills
• Identify when a colleague may need professional or clinical help
• Understand how to support an employee experiencing distress
• Recognise the importance of reasonable adjustments and return-to-work planning
• Contribute to workplace wellbeing initiatives and supportive team practices
• Understand relevant legal considerations relating to mental health and employee welfare

Is this training a legal requirement?
Mental Health First Aid at Work training is not a specific legal requirement in the UK. However, employers have responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to protect employee health, safety and welfare. The Equality Act 2010 is also relevant to discrimination and reasonable adjustments for qualifying employees. This training can support good practice but does not, by itself, establish legal compliance.

Assessment and certificate
The course is delivered online and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment and receive an instant digital CPD-accredited certificate after successfully passing.