Online
Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 23, 25 February and 2, 4 March 2027
- Time
- 9am–1pm each session (UK time)
- Format
- Four sessions
- Location
- Online
IAP · MHFA England · United Kingdom
Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Learn to recognise signs of poor mental health, have supportive conversations and signpost adults to appropriate help.
- MHFAider training
- Four sessions, totalling 14 hours
The right fit
Who this course is for
People at any level of an organisation who want to become Mental Health First Aiders and offer initial support to adults.
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
- Four sessions, totalling 14 hours
- Delivery options
- Online or face to face, with instructor-led learning, group discussions and individual or group activities. MHFA England recommends four half-day sessions for online delivery; we confirm the timetable when booking.
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
- Recognise signs that someone may be experiencing poor mental health.
- Start a supportive conversation and listen without judgement.
- Signpost to appropriate support, including when someone is in crisis.
- Understand the limits of the MHFAider role and look after your own wellbeing.
From our MHFA partnership at Art4Space in Stockwell, Lambeth. Explore the partnership.
Course completion
Certificate and learner materials
Full Adult MHFA training, with a digital MHFAider certificate. The separate RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid is an additional qualification pathway, not automatically awarded by attending this course.
MHFA England lists a digital manual, workbook, wallet-sized action-plan card, Association of Mental Health First Aiders membership and three years of MHFAider Support App access.
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
Online
Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 7, 9, 14 and 16 September 2027
- Time
- 9am–1pm each session (UK time)
- Format
- Four sessions
- Location
- Online
This link opens the official instructor listing, not a booking page for this date. If your course is not shown, contact the It's a Playground team on info@itsaplayground.org or support@itsaplayground.org.
Face-to-face
Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 29–30 April 2027
- Time
- 9:30am–5pm each day (UK time)
- Format
- Two days
- Location
- Art4Space, 31 Jeffreys Road, Stockwell, London SW4 6QU
This link opens the official instructor listing, not a booking page for this date. If your course is not shown, contact the It's a Playground team on info@itsaplayground.org or support@itsaplayground.org.
Face-to-face
Mental Health First Aid
- Dates
- 7–8 October 2027
- Time
- 9:30am–5pm each day (UK time)
- Format
- Two days
- Location
- Art4Space, 31 Jeffreys Road, Stockwell, London SW4 6QU
This link opens the official instructor listing, not a booking page for this date. If your course is not shown, contact the It's a Playground team on info@itsaplayground.org or support@itsaplayground.org.
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.