This course will enhance a learner’s knowledge of mental health/ill-health through trainer led discussion, activities and a case study.

Specifically, this course will cover:

• What is meant by mental health and mental ill-health
• Common mental illnesses
• The importance of empathy when communicating with a person experiencing mental ill-health
• Stigma and the effect it has on mental health
• Support for people experiencing mental ill-health
• The benefits of a positive mental health culture

This learning style is entirely classroom based and requires you to attend in person with a group of other delegates. This benefits those who prefer interactive sessions with the opportunity to ask questions to the instructor.

Pick one of our training venues across the country, and choose a date to come and train with the experts.

On‑site training keeps things simple: you tell us what you need, choose a date that works for your team, and we bring our qualified trainer directly to your premises. Complete a quick online booking request (click book now on this page) and our team will confirm suitable dates using live trainer availability.

On the day, the trainer arrives with everything required to run the course, delivering practical, tailored training in your own working environment - saving your team time, reducing travel, and ensuring the learning is directly relevant to your workplace.

To book this course On-site at your premises, click here

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Learn at your own pace with our fully online version of Mental Health Awareness Course. Perfect for individuals or teams who need flexibility, this digital course lets you study anytime, anywhere, with interactive modules, built‑in assessments, and a seamless online learning experience.

It’s the same trusted course content - just in a format that fits around your schedule.

To book this course in the eLearning format, click here

This course is aimed at learners who have not completed previous mental health training but wish to enhance their knowledge of mental health.

• Delegates must be 18 or over. Learners aged 16 or 17 may attend with written consent from a parent or guardian.
• Delegates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2).
• Delegates must complete all modules.
• Delegates must act in a professional and appropriate manner, in line with our HEART values.

Please be aware that this course focuses on employees in the workplace and covers subjects that some people may find distressing. If a delegate feels overwhelmed they can leave the course at any time.

CERTIFICATION
Delegates who successfully complete this Mental Health Awareness Course will receive a St John Ambulance certificate of competence on completion of the course.

ASSESSMENT
Delegates will have continuous trainer observation during this course, and must demonstrate their understanding and competence on all course subjects.