Mental health can affect anyone, at home or in the workplace. Knowing how to recognise when someone may be struggling, start a supportive conversation and signpost them towards appropriate help can make a real difference.

MK Safety Solutions provides regulated First Aid for Mental Health training from our training centre in Barrhead, Glasgow, with courses available for individuals, employers and organisations across Scotland.

Our mental health qualifications are awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), with different levels available depending on how much knowledge and responsibility you require.

Choose from our four courses below to find the training that best suits you or your organisation.

A practical introduction to mental health awareness and supporting others.

This four-hour course is suitable for employees, individuals and organisations looking to improve general awareness of mental health.

Learners develop an understanding of mental health, common conditions, stress and how to recognise when someone may need support. The course also looks at how to start a supportive conversation and when to signpost someone towards professional help.

• Employees
• Team members
• Volunteers
• Customer-facing staff
• Anyone wanting a better understanding of mental health

This course is a good starting point for organisations wanting to increase mental health awareness across their workforce without requiring everyone to become a Mental Health First Aider.

Qualification: FAA Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4
Duration: Approximately 4 hours

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Our First Aid for Mental Health course develops the skills and confidence needed to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health and provide appropriate initial support.

Learners explore a range of mental health conditions, stress, the impact of drugs and alcohol and how to use a structured First Aid for Mental Health action plan.

The course also helps learners develop confidence in starting supportive conversations while understanding the boundaries of the Mental Health First Aider role.

The aim is not to diagnose or treat mental health conditions. It is to recognise concerns, provide initial support and help someone access appropriate professional assistance.

• Workplace Mental Health First Aiders
• Employees
• Supervisors
• Team leaders
• HR and wellbeing staff
• Individuals wanting a recognised mental health qualification

Qualification: FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
Duration: Approximately 6 hours / 1 day

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This is our most comprehensive First Aid for Mental Health qualification.

The two-day programme is suitable for people who may have additional responsibility for supporting mental health within a workplace or organisation.

It explores a wider range of mental health conditions in greater depth and considers the support and treatment that may be available through healthcare professionals.

Learners also develop their understanding of supportive conversations, stress, substance misuse, Mental Health First Aid action planning and creating a positive approach to mental health within the workplace.

• Managers
• Supervisors
• Team leaders
• HR professionals
• Wellbeing leads
• Mental health champions
• Staff with responsibility for workplace wellbeing

In Scotland, the qualification is awarded as the FAA Award in Leading First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 6.

Duration: Approximately 12 hours / 2 days

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If you are looking for a basic introduction to mental health, the Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health course is a good starting point.

If you want to become a recognised Mental Health First Aider, consider the First Aid for Mental Health qualification.

Those who work primarily with children and young people should consider First Aid for Youth Mental Health.

Managers, supervisors, wellbeing leads and those with greater responsibility for mental health within an organisation may benefit most from the Leading First Aid for Mental Health qualification.

If you are unsure which course is suitable, contact MK Safety Solutions and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

MK Safety Solutions can provide First Aid for Mental Health training for businesses and organisations throughout Glasgow and across Scotland.

Training several members of staff can help organisations build greater awareness around mental health, encourage supportive conversations and give selected employees the skills to provide initial support and appropriate signposting.

Depending on the course and group requirements, training may be available at our Glasgow training centre or at suitable client premises.

For workplace or group training, contact us with your approximate number of learners and the level of training you are interested in.

MK Safety Solutions has been delivering professional training since 2013.

We believe mental health training should be informative, respectful and relevant to real situations. Our courses encourage discussion and give learners practical knowledge they can take back into their workplace, organisation or everyday life.

Our training centre is based in Barrhead, Glasgow, with learners attending from across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and throughout Scotland.

Explore the individual course pages above for full qualification information, course content, dates, prices and booking options.

For business, group or on-site mental health training enquiries, contact MK Safety Solutions directly.