We combine our expert mental health knowledge, flexible training, and evidence-based strategies to create meaningful change in workplace mental health. With courses developed with input from clinical experts and by those with lived experience of mental health issues, we help businesses build resilient, supportive, and productive teams - both online and in-person.
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Our training can be either in-person or online to reach your staff wherever they are nationwide.
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Our courses are grounded in research and rigorously tested, as well as being fully accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.
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Our instructors have years of experience working in frontline mental health support services.
We provide training that helps employees manage stress, recognise early signs of poor mental health, and to feel empowered to seek support.
Boost productivity, reduce presentism and increase staff retention.
Our courses create open conversations around mental health, fostering a supportive work environment where staff feel valued.
For every training course we deliver, we provide a free mental health workshop to a class of children. By training with us, you equip your team with vital skills while helping the next generation build confidence, manage emotions, and break mental health stigma.
Empowering the Next Generation: Children learn how to manage emotions and take care of their wellbeing.
Breaking the Stigma Early: Workshops foster open conversations about mental health.
Building Confidence and Resilience: Kids develop self-esteem and vital life skills to navigate challenges.
Children given the tools to thrive through mental health.
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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