Mental Health First Aid
Accredited training tailored to your team and industry.
Accredited Ofqual regulated national qualification in First Aid for Mental Health
All training is delivered by licensed and accredited mental health professionals — including psychotherapists and coaches — who are registered with leading UK bodies such as BACP, ICF and UKCP.
Our First Aid for Mental Health courses follow nationally recognised standards, ensuring safe and evidence-based content for teams and leaders at all levels.
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Level 3 Award in Supervising first aid for mental health in the workplace
This 2 day course builds upon the level 2 award and covers a wider range of mental health conditions. Greater depth of detail on mental health problems and discussion of therapy and professional support that a person may need. The course is suitable for all but aimed at HODs or those in a supervisory position and who have responsibility for implementing a positive mental health culture within an organisation.
Course Content
A range of subjects are covered, including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
- A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in Leading First Aid in Mental Health at SCQF Level 6. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
Supporting Materials:
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are certified
- A logo to use on your signature
- First Aid for Mental Health e-manual
- Qualification certificate
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
The 1 day course is suitable for everyone. Learners gain comprehensive skills and knowledge on a range of mental health conditions. Learners who complete the course will be considered first aiders for mental health. They can be a point of contact within the workplace to support those who may have mental health issues.
Course Content
Our Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health delivers a minimum of 6 hours of classroom based theory and practical instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum of 16 delegates. This training is delivered either face to face or online and takes place through a mix of guided learning and self study approx 50/50 split.
A range of subjects are covered, including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
- A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail
Supporting Materials:
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are certified
- A logo to use on your signature
- First Aid for Mental Health e-manual
- Qualification certificate
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Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health
The Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health is an entry-level Ofqual (RQF) certified course for mental health awareness. Our Awareness Course delivers approx 3 hours of guided learning for up to a maximum of 16 delegates. This half day course is aimed at providing delegates with the knowledge and skills to start a supportive conversation, reduce stigma and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.
Course Content
A range of subjects are covered, including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress and Anxiety
Certification
A Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. There is no expiry of the qualification, but annual refresher training is recommended.
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What makes us different is that all our counsellors, coaches, wellbeing practitioners and trainers have:
- Professional registration with an industry body
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Regular and continuous professional development
- Regular supervision of their work in line with their ethical framework to ensure high standards
Why Choose Our Training?
Specialist courses designed for fast-paced, demanding sectors.
Real impact, real feedback
Sarah and the Solas Mind team provided vital 1-2-1 support for our trainees during the pandemic. Sessions were easy to book and feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
There’s huge pressure on crew to seem OK. Solas Mind offers trusted support on every production — a service that should be standard across the industry.
Solas Mind delivered training that helped our crew feel supported and break the stigma around mental health. Their on-call support made a real impact.
Solas Mind’s online counselling has become a valuable benefit for our team. The platform is easy to use, and the quality of counsellors is excellent.
