Mental Health and Behavioural Safety Training
Course overview
Our mental health and behavioural safety training programmes equip participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise mental health difficulties, respond appropriately, and support others while maintaining personal and organisational safety.
Training is delivered through NUCO and QNUK accredited programmes, aligned with recognised RQF and SQF frameworks, and is suitable for workplaces, education settings and community organisations.
Behavioural safety and risk awareness
Where applicable, courses also address behavioural safety and risk management, including programmes such as PMAV (Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence).
These elements are particularly relevant for high-risk or public-facing roles.
Course content
Courses are delivered by experienced instructors and can be arranged:
- What is mental health and mental ill health
- Recognising early warning signs and indicators
- Understanding common mental health conditions
- Stress and its impact in the workplace
- Anxiety and depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Self-harm and suicide awareness
- Drugs, alcohol and mental health
- Eating disorders and personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder and psychosis
- How to start supportive conversations
- Providing advice while maintaining boundaries
- Mental health action planning
- Mental health support in the workplace
Programmes focus on early intervention, appropriate response and signposting, not diagnosis or treatment.
Level 1 award in awareness of first aid for mental health
Duration: 4 hours
An introductory programme designed to build awareness of mental health, challenge stigma and support early recognition.
Level 2 award in first aid for mental health
Duration: 1 day
Provides practical skills to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and to respond appropriately in workplace settings.
Level 3 award in supervising first aid for mental health
Duration: 2 days
Designed for supervisory and leadership roles, focusing on structured support, policy awareness and organisational responsibility.