Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Oakwood Risk & Resilience Ltd.

Practical Mental Health First Aid training designed to help individuals recognise signs of poor mental health, provide initial support, and guide people towards appropriate professional help.

About This Course

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training programme is designed to equip individuals and organisations with the practical skills, confidence, and awareness required to support mental wellbeing within the workplace and wider operational environments. Delivered by accredited MHFA England Instructor Members, the programme combines evidence-based learning with practical real-world application to help learners identify signs of mental ill health, provide initial support, and encourage individuals to access appropriate professional assistance. Oakwood’s approach goes beyond standard awareness training by integrating mental health support into broader organisational resilience, crisis management, and wellbeing frameworks. The programme is practitioner-led and scenario-based, ensuring participants can apply their learning effectively in genuine workplace situations. The course explores: * Mental health awareness and understanding * Recognising signs and symptoms of poor mental health * Early intervention and supportive conversations * Workplace wellbeing and psychological safety * Stress, anxiety, depression, and crisis indicators * Signposting and support pathways * Organisational wellbeing culture * Supporting colleagues during difficult periods * Mental health within high-pressure environments * Resilience and wellbeing integration This training is particularly valuable for: * Managers and team leaders * HR and people professionals * Health and safety teams * Security and operational staff * Workplace wellbeing champions * Organisations seeking to strengthen duty of care and employee wellbeing capability. Mental Health First Aid training supports organisations in building healthier, more resilient, and more supportive workplace environments while improving confidence in responding to mental health concerns appropriately and professionally.