This Mental Health First Aid at Work course helps learners build the confidence and practical skills needed to recognise, understand, and respond to a wide range of mental health challenges in the workplace. It introduces the key concepts of mental health, mental illness, and mental wellbeing, and explains how and why mental health conditions can develop. Throughout the course, learners explore the early signs and symptoms of common conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress, and learn how to offer supportive, appropriate help to someone who may be struggling—whether they are experiencing a crisis or showing emerging signs of difficulty. The training also focuses on developing strong empathic listening skills and understanding the impact of stigma on help‑seeking and recovery. Learners gain insight into a broad range of mental health conditions and consider practical ways to promote positive mental health across a team or organisation. By the end of the course, each participant will be able to create a personalised Wellbeing at Work action plan and understand how to contribute to a healthier, more supportive workplace culture. Mental Health First Aid at Work Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course Learners will be able to: Explain Mental Health, Mental Illness and Mental Wellbeing. Explain why people develop mental health conditions. Provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition. Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. Recognise and manage stress. Develop empathic listening skills. Challenge stigma. Recognise and identify range mental conditions. Develop a Wellbeing at Work action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place. Implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Course Details: Target Audience: This course is typically aimed at Senior Staff / Supervisors / Managers who have daily interaction with their colleagues and who are respected and trusted. This is a suitable course for upskilling First Aid Responders. Numbers: Maximum numbers are 10 Learners Duration: 10 – 4.30pm Venue: Boardroom Style with TV monitor and flip chart, ideally with 3 or 4 small coffee tables for group work. Certification: Learners who complete the Rubikon Peer to Peer Support First Aid Course will receive a Rubikon Peer to Peer Support Training, (Mental Health First Aid at Work) Certificate with a suggested refresher date of 3 years. Due to the sensitive nature of this course, if learners have recently experienced a serious adverse experience, we recommend waiting for at least 12+ months before enrolling.
