Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid Training

Public Health Scotland accredited manager awareness training and the nationally recognised NLTC Level 3 Mental Health First Aid at Work qualification — for a mentally healthy workplace.

1 in 4
people in the UK experience a mental health problem each year
£57bn
estimated annual cost to UK employers from poor mental health
12.7%
of all sick days in the UK are attributed to mental health conditions
300k
people with a long-term mental health problem lose their jobs each year

Sources: Mind, Deloitte, Health Foundation

Public Health Scotland Accredited
NLTC Level 3 Award
RQF Regulated Qualification
In-House Delivery Available

Our Mental Health Courses

From awareness training for managers to the full Mental Health First Aider qualification — we have the right course for your organisation.

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Mental Health Awareness for Managers

Mental Health Awareness Certificate

Public Health Scotland accredited Half day or full day Managers, supervisors & team leaders

Developed in partnership with Public Health Scotland, this course gives managers and supervisors the awareness and confidence to support mental health in the workplace. Practical, non-clinical and immediately applicable.

What's covered

  • Understanding mental health and common conditions
  • Recognising signs of poor mental health in team members
  • How to have a supportive conversation
  • Signposting to professional support services
  • Workplace stress, burnout and resilience
  • Creating a mentally healthy team culture
  • Manager self-care and boundaries
  • Public Health Scotland accredited certificate
Certificate Validity
No fixed expiry — CPD recognised
Accreditation
Public Health Scotland accredited
Suitable for
All levels of management and supervision in any sector
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NLTC Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid at Work

NLTC Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid at Work RQF

NLTC / RQF regulated 2 days Mental Health First Aiders

The nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid qualification. Qualifies you as a workplace Mental Health First Aider — the mental health equivalent of a physical first aider. NLTC accredited and on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

What's covered

  • Mental health first aid action plan (ALGEE)
  • Depression and anxiety in the workplace
  • Self-harm and suicidal crisis management
  • Psychosis and severe mental illness
  • Substance use and dual diagnosis
  • Personality disorders awareness
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • NLTC Level 3 Award certificate on successful completion
Certificate Validity
3 years
Accreditation
NLTC accredited
Suitable for
Designated mental health first aiders, HR, wellbeing leads, pastoral staff
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Why It Matters

Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health problems are the leading cause of workplace absence in the UK. Having trained managers and designated Mental Health First Aiders creates a psychologically safe environment where people feel able to seek support early.

Our training equips your team with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise the signs of poor mental health, have supportive conversations, and point colleagues towards appropriate help — before a crisis develops.

Reduces absenteeism and presenteeism
Improves employee retention and engagement
Demonstrates your duty of care as an employer
Creates a culture of openness around mental health
Legally compliant with HSE guidance on workplace wellbeing

Public Health Scotland Accredited

Our Mental Health Awareness for Managers course is formally accredited by Public Health Scotland — a mark of quality and evidence-based content you can trust.

Who delivers it?
TAG trained facilitators — experienced in workplace wellbeing
Group size?
Up to 16 delegates per session
Where?
At your premises (recommended) or our training centres
CPD recognised?
Yes — counts towards CPD hours
Sector?
Suitable for all industries
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