Enhanced Confidence

70% boost in confidence, empowering participants to support mental health with assurance.

Improved Understanding

72% increase in knowledge, equipping individuals to approach mental health with insight.

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Workplace Culture

Helping workplaces to support the mental health of their teams and service users.

1,250 People

Trained in Mental Health First Aid & Awareness

9.81/10

Quality of instructor rating by delegates.

649 People

Trained in my Suicide Awareness & Prevention Workshop

Why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?

Mental health challenges are prevalent, affecting one in four people each year. Yet, stigma and misunderstanding often prevent open conversations and timely support. MHFA training empowers individuals to recognise early signs of mental health issues, engage in supportive dialogues, and guide those in need toward appropriate resources. By fostering a culture of empathy and awareness, we can make a significant difference in the lives of others.

What is MHFA?

MHFA is an internationally recognised training program designed to teach participants how to identify, understand, and assist someone experiencing a mental health problem. Similar to physical first aid, MHFA provides the skills to offer initial support until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.

Cost

MHFA England value this course at £325 per person.

I reduce this rate to £150 per person at a subsidised rate to increase the number of people who can access the training.

Headline stats from MHFAiders I've trained

Average confidence in supporting others with mental health issues jumped from 4.96 to 8.34
Participants' knowledge and understanding of how best to support others improved significantly from 5.00 to 8.61.
Our quality of instructor rating stands at an impressive 9.81 out of 10, with participants describing the sessions as "engaging," "transformative," and "reassuring."
The likelihood of recommending the course averages at 9.55 out of 10, showing that the vast majority of participants feel the course delivers real value.

(For individual bookings) Delivered Online
(For group bookings) Can be face-to-face or online
Course is structured across four sessions, typically over two full days
Learning takes place through a mix of instructor-led training, group discussions, and individual and group activities.
Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
We limit numbers to 16 people per course to keep people safe and supported while they learn.
We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

As an MHFAider you will be able to:

Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
Practise active listening and empathy
Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
Practise self-care
Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

Everyone who completes this course gets:

A workbook to support their learning throughout the course
A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A digital MHFAider certificate
The opportunity to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, England’s first and only membership body for Mental Health First Aiders. Members will receive exclusive access to a wide range of resources, from training and qualifications to events and research.
This includes:
- The MHFAider Support App®. Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
- Access to the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides 
- First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
- Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help your MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care
- Monthly newsletters. MHFAiders will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our community

Session 1:

Mental Health First Aid and the action plan
The MHFAider® role and self-care
Helpful and unhelpful language 
Useful models to support the role

Session 2:

What influences mental health? 
What is anxiety? 
Crisis first aid
Active listening and empathy 
What are eating disorders? 
What is self-harm? 
What is substance misuse?

Session 3:

Applying the Mental Health
First Aid action plan
What is depression? 
What is suicide? 
Crisis first aid continued
What is psychosis?

Session 4:

Recovery and lived experience 
Boundaries in the MHFAider® role
Moving forward in the MHFAider® role 
My MHFA action plan

"I have gained confidence from the course and some useful do's and don'ts. Learning the appropriate language is helpful."

"Very informative and helpful. I feel equipped to start more conversations about mental health."

"I found the course very informative and I know that I will be able to put my new knowledge and skills into practice immediately."

"Extremely informative and helpful. The resource and the instructor were both excellent and I would highly recommend this to all organisations."

"I found this course to be very informative and helpful. Jake was fantastic, and he was compassionate and reassuring."

"It was very intense but also very helpful. Not only did I gain knowledge on how to help clients in crisis but also knowledge on how to help myself and/or loved ones."

"Jake was a great instructor! Very passionate about what he is delivering and knows the subject, making it real. I will 100% be recommending the course and instructor."

"Jake was excellent, very informative and helpful."

"Excellent and much-needed course. I will recommend to colleagues and friends. Thanks to Jake for all his hard work and patience - he was a very inspiring teacher."

Day 1: Tuesday 21st

Day 2: Wednesday 22nd

📅 January 2025

🕘 9am-5pm each day

💷 £150 per place

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The course

We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health – and just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date.

The MHFA Refresher course is a focused session designed for trained Mental Health First Aiders looking to refresh their skills and update their knowledge.

Over this engaging session, participants revisit core MHFA principles, practice skills through scenarios, and gain renewed confidence in their ability to support colleagues and others. This course provides a supportive, interactive environment that encourages open discussion, reflection, and practical learning.

Cost

MHFA England value this course at £150 per person.

I reduce this rate to £100 per person at a subsidised rate to increase the number of people who can access the training.

The MHFA Refresher course takes four hours to complete and will enable learners to:

Keep their knowledge, awareness, and skills of mental health support current
Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it
Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan

Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others. 

Everyone who completes this course gets:

The MHFAider Support App®.  Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
The MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides 
First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help you carry out your role as an MHFAider with confidence, skill, and care
Monthly newsletters. You will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our community

Participants have rated the MHFA Refresher highly, with an average instructor rating of 9.73/10 and a recommend the course to others rating of 9.64/10.

“Always a very emotive course, but so much value gained from attending to help with work and life support. Really enjoyed it and loved the role play options.”

“Great refresher course. Jake’s delivery was excellent, gave time to ask questions and understand what was being discussed. Overall, I feel a lot more confident in being an MHFA and the ability to read situations better.”

“The course was really helpful. Jake uses real-life examples to make the course details more relevant. Jake tries to tailor questions and examples to help us in our positions.”

“It was an exceptionally delivered course which reminded me of a number of areas I had forgotten.”

“Jake has excellent facilitation skills and is brilliant at bringing together what participants share inline with what he wants to deliver. Very knowledgeable on the topic.”

“This course was 100% better than my previous refresher course. Jake made me feel at ease while steering us in the direction he was looking for.”

Wednesday 15th

📅 January 2025

🕘 9.30am-2pm

Online

💷 £100 per place

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Tuesday 18th

📅 February 2025

🕘 9.30am-2pm

Online

💷 £100 per place

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This course is an MHFA England product

To create a mentally healthy workplace it is vital to build supportive relationships between managers and team members. This four-hour training course will provide a consistent approach to mental health and wellbeing, promoting healthy performance across the whole organisation.

This evidence-based course is ideal for people managers who want to help create an open culture around mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. The course is available to be booked per group and can be delivered online or face to face.

Cost

MHFA England sets the price of this course at £150 per person.

Group bookings only - minimum of 10
Four-hour course delivered face-to-face or online
Immersive training session, led by an instructor with people management experience
Opportunities to practice embedding skills through group activities and discussions to share best practice
The course is delivered to a maximum of 16 people to allow for rich discussion.
We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

By attending the course, you will learn to:

Identify if an employee may be experiencing poor mental health
Feel confident having open conversations about mental health with your team members
Appropriately signpost to available support and know where to go for support and guidance for yourself
Role model good self-care practice, inspiring your teams to look after their own mental health and wellbeing

Mental health spectrum: The importance of knowing your team, knowing yourself, and early warning signs
Stress and workplace stressors: The Stress Container and barriers to mental health conversations
Preparing for mental health conversations: Including preparing for virtual conversations and managing remotely
Mental health conversation cycle: Effective questions, active listening, empathetic responses, supporting, and signposting
Wellbeing and stress in the workplace: Using the Stress Container for yourself
Commitments to change: What to do next to embed learning

“Fab course. Really enjoyed it! I feel like I learnt a lot around how to conduct better conversations around mental health.”

“Course provided a valuable insight into the different ways mental health can present itself. Having a better understanding of these issues and being able to use the techniques covered, it will help me deal with mental health discussions more effectively.”

“The course reassured me that the way I interact with my team meets good practice with regards to mental health.”

“This was a very informative course and whilst I have many years of managerial experience, I have learnt a lot about how to prepare for and undertake conversations around mental health.”

“Jake was inspirational. There was a very good use of tools and graphics, but most important was hearing how he used language to accept and validate with compassion and understanding.”

“This course has greatly helped with tools and knowledge of how to approach and support a team member with their mental health. I feel confident in being able to utilise these tools to hold conversations that I was lacking confidence in before.”

The Suicide Awareness & Prevention Workshop is an introductory session designed to increase awareness and build confidence in recognising and responding to signs of suicide risk.

This workshop is designed by me for people in public facing roles, and can be adapted

This workshop provides a safe, supportive environment to explore sensitive topics and equips participants with practical skills for supportive conversations. Delivered online or in person, this three-hour workshop is ideal for up to 16 participants, creating an intimate and impactful learning experience.

Led by Jake Morrison, an experienced trainer with personal insights and years of mental health expertise, this course provides a unique perspective on suicide prevention, informed by lived experience and professional training.

Cost

Each workshop is £450 for up to 16 attendees

This workshop is a three-hour interactive session delivered online via Zoom, with in-person sessions available upon request. Key components include:

Interactive Learning: Group discussions and breakout rooms encourage active participation and practice.
Real-World Application: Scenarios and practical advice tailored to real-life situations.
Flexible Scheduling: Workshops can be booked in morning (9am-12pm) or afternoon (1pm-4pm) slots, accommodating up to 16 participants for an engaging experience.
Lived-Experience Insight: Facilitated by Jake Morrison, integrating his personal and professional experience, creating a relatable and impactful learning environment.

Upon completing the Suicide Awareness & Prevention Workshop, participants will be able to:

Recognise key warning signs and behaviours associated with suicide risk.
Initiate and navigate conversations around suicide with empathy and understanding.
Understand the principles of supportive listening and validation.
Develop knowledge of safety planning and signposting to appropriate resources.
Apply practical skills to foster a compassionate, non-judgmental environment in their interactions.

These outcomes ensure that participants leave with confidence and practical tools to approach suicide awareness effectively in personal and professional settings.

Participants in the workshop will receive:

Increased Knowledge: Basic understanding of suicide, that it has its complexities, and how to approach the topic constructively.
Practical Skills: Techniques for engaging in difficult conversations, including safety planning and signposting to relevant resources.
Self-Care Resources: Strategies for self-care when working with challenging subjects, ensuring a sustainable approach to supporting others.
Confidence in Action: Increased assurance in managing sensitive conversations, enabling a positive and informed response to those at risk.

The workshop covers key topics, including:

Understanding Suicide: A foundational look at what can lead to suicidal ideation and behaviours.
Recognising Signs: How to identify verbal, emotional, and behavioural indicators of someone at risk.
Starting the Conversation: Techniques for approaching difficult topics in a supportive, non-judgmental way.
Practical Support Strategies: How to listen actively, validate feelings, and create trust.
Safety Planning & Signposting: Guidance on helping individuals to create a safety plan and connect with appropriate resources.
Self-Care Practices: Emphasis on maintaining personal wellbeing when supporting others.

Participants have consistently rated the workshop highly, with 98.9% reporting satisfaction and 96.6% finding it engaging and relevant.

Feedback from previous attendees highlight the workshop's effectiveness:

“Absolutely join it – so worth it for confidence.”
“It is extremely beneficial and a training subject not really covered much before.”
“If you want to expand your knowledge about Suicide Awareness, I would definitely recommend you to attend this course. It goes beyond what we know about suicide, delving into how individuals who are affected by it think and act.”
“Clear, easy to understand, trainer is very knowledgeable, helpful take-aways, safe environment to practice talking about a difficult subject.”
“It’s one of the best training sessions I have ever attended.”
“Highly useful insight into recognising, unearthing, and managing indications of someone at risk of taking their own life.”

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“Would highly recommend this course for everyone. This course goes deep in and will be very beneficial not only in work life but also personal life. I have learnt a lot from this course as a beginner with no knowledge in Mental Health to now understanding sufficient enough information. Course trainer Jake was absolutely superb. They did not rush through the course and always answered every single question and went more into detail with each question.”

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