Our expert trainers bring years of experience in working in frontline mental health services including for men, employees, children & young people as well as in mental health crisis support. We provide practical, evidence-based training that helps employees and managers confidently recognise and address mental health challenges.
Mental Health Professionals: Our trainers have an authentic understanding of mental health thanks to their extensive experience working in mental health services.
Coaching Organisations: We have years of experience guiding businesses and non-profits to create open,supportive and judgement-free workplace cultures.
Fully Accredited: Our trainers are fully qualified and accredited by MHFA England and The National Centre For Suicide Prevention Education & Training. The courses we teach are accredited by The Royal Society For Public Health.
Expertise in mental health
Providing tools to respond effectively during mental health crises.
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Increasing understanding of mental health conditions and their symptoms.
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Educating teams on strategies to enhance mental health and resilience.
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Providing tools to respond effectively during mental health crises.
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Promoting open conversations to break down barriers around mental health.
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Delivering impactful training in schools and colleges to foster early awareness.
We provide a range of courses online or in-person, including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, mental health skills for managers training, Mental Health Awareness training, Suicide First Aid (SFA), Suicide First Aid Lite (SFA Lite), Suicide First Aid Heavy Industry and work placemental health consultancy.
Our courses are designed for employees, managers, HR professionals, and business leaders who want to create a mentally healthy workplace. Whether you’re looking to train dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and Suicide First Aiders, or equip managers with mental health skills, we have a course to suit your needs.
Yes, all our courses are fully accredited by the Royal Society of Public Health. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health Skills for Managers are created by MHFA England, and are based on research and developed by mental health experts alongside people with lived experience of mental ill health. Our Suicide Prevention courses are created by The National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training – the UK’s leading international provider of assured suicide prevention education.
We have training options to suit a range of timescales and budgets. The Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Skills for Managers, Suicide First Aid Lite and Suicide First Aid for Heavy Industries are half-day courses. The Suicide First Aid and Suicide First Aid for Heavy Industries are one-day courses. The Mental Health First Aider course is two-days.
Yes! We offer whole group training sessions for businesses, or you can book for one or several colleagues to join participants from other organisations. We also limit group sizes to a maximum of 16 people to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
Take the next step in creating a supportive, productive workplace, reach out now.
At Understanding Minds, our mission is to create healthier, more inclusive workplaces through online and onsite mental health first aid training—so every employee feels supported, valued, and empowered.
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