Mental Health Awareness
Build awareness. Start better conversations.
Develop a greater understanding of mental health and build the confidence to recognise when someone may need support.
Course overview
Mental Health Awareness is a half-day, FAIB-accredited course (about 3.5 hours) that helps employees recognise signs that someone may be struggling and point them to support. It runs on site or online, and the certificate is valid for three years.
Build a better understanding of mental health
The half-day Mental Health Awareness course provides an accessible introduction to mental health and its impact on individuals in the workplace.
Designed for employees at all levels, the course helps learners develop greater awareness of mental health, recognise possible signs that someone may be struggling and understand the impact stigma can have on people experiencing mental ill-health.
Learners also explore how someone experiencing difficulties can access appropriate help and support.
This practical and engaging course is ideal for organisations looking to increase mental health awareness and encourage a more open and supportive workplace culture.
Clear, upfront pricing
Register your interest in an open course for one or two people, or we can train your whole team together at your workplace.
Launch offer: 10% off team bookings made before 31 December 2026
Individual place
For one or two people. Open courses coming soon, in Nottingham or online.
- FAIB certificate, valid for 3 years
- Course manual to keep
- Course resources and signposting guide
Your team, on-site
Up to 12 delegates, one trainer. Best value: about £37 per person for a group of 12.
- At your workplace or online via Teams, Zoom or Google Meet
- Dates and times that suit your team
- Certificates, manuals and course resources included
How much for your team?
One price covers the whole group, on site. Enter how many people need training.
£445 for your group of 12, about £37 per person.
More than 12 people? We can train up to 24 with two trainers. Ask for a quote
Fewer than 4 people? We can still train your team on-site.
What you’ll learn
Build a practical foundation of mental health awareness and develop greater confidence recognising when somebody may need support.
- Develop an understanding of mental health
- Recognise possible signs and symptoms of mental ill-health
- Understand how poor mental health can affect individuals
- Develop awareness of mental health stigma
- Understand why reducing stigma is important
- Recognise when somebody may need additional support
- Understand how someone in crisis or need can access help
- Develop greater confidence discussing mental health appropriately
What you’ll gain
- Improved awareness
Develop a clearer understanding of mental health and how it can affect people.
- Recognise possible warning signs
Build awareness of some of the signs that may indicate somebody is struggling with their mental health.
- Understand mental health stigma
Explore how stigma can affect people and why more open conversations about mental health matter.
- Know where to find support
Develop awareness of how people experiencing mental health difficulties can access appropriate help.
Is this course right for you?
Suitable for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of mental health, whether to improve their own awareness or to better support others.
- Employees at all levels
- Managers and team leaders
- HR and people teams
- Organisations building mental health awareness
Start the conversation
Supporting mental health does not mean employees need to become mental health professionals.
Greater awareness can simply help people recognise possible concerns, respond with understanding and know where appropriate support can be found.
Giving your team a basic understanding of mental health can be an important first step towards a more open, informed and supportive workplace.
Frequently asked questions
Employees at all levels, including managers and team leaders, HR and people teams, and any organisation that wants to build mental health awareness.
Half a day (approximately 3.5 hours). The course is taught to FAIB learning outcomes, and on successful completion you’ll receive an FAIB certificate valid for three years.
You’ll learn to recognise possible signs of poor mental health, understand how stigma affects people, and know how someone can access help. It is a half-day introduction that builds awareness and confidence rather than training you to diagnose or treat conditions.
Yes. We deliver it on-site at your workplace or online via Teams, Zoom or Google Meet.
An individual place is £75 per person. Open courses are coming soon, with the date and venue confirmed when announced. We can also train up to 12 of your team for £445 per group.
No. It builds awareness: recognising possible signs, understanding stigma and knowing how someone can access help. Supporting mental health doesn’t mean becoming a mental health professional.
Mental Health Awareness is a half-day introduction. The one-day Workplace Mental Health Ambassador course builds the confidence to support colleagues, and the two-day Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Ambassador course goes further into wellbeing, the law and the ambassador role.
Up to 12 delegates, one trainer. More than 12 people? We can train up to 24 with two trainers. Ask for a quote. Fewer than 4 people? We can still train your team on-site. Get in touch for a quote.
Included: FAIB certificate, valid for 3 years. Course manual to keep. Course resources and signposting guide. For team bookings, we can come to your workplace or deliver online, at dates and times that suit you.
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Ready to train your team?
Tell us which course you need, how many delegates and your preferred dates. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can with availability and a tailored quote.