Mental Health First Aider Course

Mental Health
First Aider Course

Gain skills to confidently spot and approach signs of mental illness in your workplace, to create a happier and healthier environment.

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The TUTS Approach

We're always conscious about quality when it comes to our training. It's why we host our training in excellent facilities, whether that's at our flagship training centre in Corby or at one of the many sites we use across the UK.

We value engaging, interactive training that really does deliver results. It's why we carefully select our trainers, testers and NVQ assessors not only for their experience but also for their friendly approach and conscientious attitude. Together this means your team will enjoy the best training for a better future.

Who’s it for?

The Mental Health First Aider course is for any employee within a business who has expressed a desire to become the company’s designated Mental Health First Aider.

What is mental health first aid?

Mental health first aid is giving help to someone developing a mental illness, experiencing a decline in mental health, or in a mental health crisis.

Mental health first aider is responsible for:

Recognising the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
Providing confidential support and assurance
Offering options for receiving professional help

Is it a legal requirement to have a mental health first aider in the workplace?

While having a mental health first aider is a recommendation, not a requirement, it is considered just as important as having a first aider.

Employers should always be taking steps to protect their employee’s health; mental health included.

Benefits of having mental health first aiders

Taking part in a Mental Health First Aider course will help trainees:

Confidently help those struggling with mental illness
Spot the early signs of a mental health problem
Provide early intervention before a problem escalates
Aid in a quicker recovery
Guide someone towards professional help
Reduce the stigma of talking about mental illness

Having a focus on mental health first aid in the workplace will also:

Improve employee productivity
Improve job satisfaction and happiness
Boost team morale
Increase loyalty and employee retention
Reduce mental health-related losses and absences