IAP · MHFA England · United Kingdom
Adult Mental Health Aware (Half Day)
Build basic mental health awareness, challenge stigma and gain confidence to offer initial support.
- Awareness
- Half day — four hours
The right fit
Who this course is for
Individuals and workplaces looking for an introduction to mental health, rather than full MHFAider training.
This is an MHFA England programme for the UK. For Australia or teams based in more than one country, see our regional MHFA options or talk to us about the right approach.
Practical details
Length and delivery
- Course length
- Half day — four hours
- Delivery options
- Online or face to face, with group discussions and practical workshop activities.
These are MHFA England's published course formats. We'll confirm the available IAP format, facilitator, timetable and accessibility arrangements for your group before booking.
What you'll learn
Knowledge you can put into practice
- Understand mental health, common mental health issues and factors that affect wellbeing.
- Recognise stigma and discrimination around mental health.
- Feel more confident starting a mental health conversation.
- Understand how to look after your own mental health.
Course completion
Certificate and learner materials
Certificate of attendance. This awareness course does not train or certify you as an MHFAider.
MHFA England lists a manual and workbook to use during and after the course.
Training gives you tools for initial support, not a clinical qualification or a substitute for professional care. Managers also need clear boundaries and appropriate workplace support pathways.
Individuals & small groups
Open courses
No verified upcoming IAP dates for this course are listed here at the moment. You can register interest and we'll come back with available options.
Your next step
Talk to us about this course
For your organisation: ask about a private group, online or in person, and how the course fits with your existing support arrangements.
For yourself or a small group: use a listed booking link, or register interest if no date suits you.
We work with a wider associate network, and each member brings their own qualifications, experience and perspective — we match the right licensed facilitator for each course.
