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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Why is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training important for managers?

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is important for managers because it equips them with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to signs of mental ill health, both in relation to themselves, and amongst their team members.

Managers are often the first point of contact when an employee is struggling, and MHFA training helps them provide initial support, listen non-judgmentally, and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help.

In today’s workplaces, where mental health challenges are increasingly recognised as a key factor affecting performance, attendance, and morale, this training plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of openness and support.

By promoting early intervention and reducing stigma, MHFA training helps managers create healthier, more inclusive, and more productive work environments.

Upcoming Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 2-Day
This fully accredited two-day course is intended for those who have been assigned particular responsibility for supporting mental health within their workplace.
📅 Wednesday 9th September 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠16:30
📅 Thursday 10th September 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠16:30
📍 Derby, Derbyshire, East Midlands
💷 £325
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher
This half-day course is a skills update for those who have previously undertaken full Mental Heath First Aid (MHFA) training.
📅 Tuesday 13th October 2026, 09:00⁠–⁠13:00
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £150
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 2-Day
This fully accredited two-day course is intended for those who have been assigned particular responsibility for supporting mental health within their workplace.
📅 Monday 2nd November 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠16:30
📅 Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠16:30
📍 Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands
💷 £325

On-demand Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses

Don’t see what you need in our scheduled public training sessions?

Check out our on-demand private courses for maximum flexibility in topic, dates, format, and location.

We can help you with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training!

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