Tuesday
3 Nov
to Wed 4 Nov 2026
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:00–16:00
- Live online with a tutor
MHFA England / MHFA
Mental Health First Aid
Two days that train you to spot the signs of mental ill health, start a supportive conversation and guide a colleague towards help. Live online with a tutor.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Delivery
- Live online with a tutor
- Certificate
- Certificate as a Mental Health First Aider
- Valid for
- 3 years
About the course
Mental Health First Aid trains people to recognise when a colleague may be struggling and to respond with confidence. Mental health is a serious issue in construction and in many other industries, and a trained Mental Health First Aider can make it easier for someone to ask for help early.
The course covers the Mental Health First Aid action plan and how to use it with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders, psychosis, and alcohol and drug use. You practise listening without judgement and signposting people to professional support.
It runs live online with a tutor on set dates, so people can take part from anywhere in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley or Chesterfield. You'll need a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam, a microphone and a reliable internet connection, and a quiet room to work in. For a group, we can arrange the course in-house.
Mental Health First Aiders don't diagnose or provide therapy, and the course doesn't replace your physical first aiders. Training is valid for three years, and a short refresher is recommended after that.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to support colleagues' mental health, especially site managers, supervisors, team leaders and people in HR or wellbeing roles.
What you'll learn
- The Mental Health First Aid action plan
- Depression and anxiety
- Suicide and self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Alcohol and drug use
- Listening without judgement and signposting to support
- Recovery and looking after yourself
Assessment and certificate
- Certificate
- Certificate as a Mental Health First Aider
- Valid for
- 3 years
- Awarding body
- MHFA England
MHFA dates
Tutor-led, live online. Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.
10 upcoming dates, soonest first
November 2026
December 2026
Tuesday
8 Dec
to Wed 9 Dec 2026
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:00–16:00
- Live online with a tutor
January 2027
Wednesday
20 Jan
to Thu 21 Jan 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
February 2027
Wednesday
17 Feb
to Thu 18 Feb 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
March 2027
Wednesday
17 Mar
to Thu 18 Mar 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
April 2027
Wednesday
14 Apr
to Thu 15 Apr 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
May 2027
Wednesday
12 May
to Thu 13 May 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
June 2027
Wednesday
9 Jun
to Thu 10 Jun 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
July 2027
Wednesday
7 Jul
to Thu 8 Jul 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
August 2027
Wednesday
4 Aug
to Thu 5 Aug 2027
- Block · 2 days in a row
- 08:30–17:00
- Live online with a tutor
Training near you
There are no classroom dates for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in South Yorkshire at the moment. The live online dates are taught by a tutor in real time, so you can join from home or the site office in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley or North Derbyshire.
Training a team? We can run this course at your site: in-house training for employers.
Health and safety training across South Yorkshire: classroom, live online and in-house options for your area.
Questions about the MHFA
Something else? Call 07939 593032.
Does Mental Health First Aid replace physical first aid?
No. It covers mental health only. You still need first aiders for injuries and medical emergencies, as your first aid needs assessment sets out.
How does the online course work?
You join scheduled live sessions with a tutor and a small group, using a computer with a webcam and microphone. It includes discussion and practice, so you'll need a private space where you can talk openly.
How long is it valid?
Training is valid for three years. After that, a short refresher course is recommended to update your knowledge and practise the action plan again.
Can you train a group from our company?
Yes. We can arrange Mental Health First Aid for a group in-house, at your premises in South Yorkshire or North Derbyshire. Tell us how many people and where.
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