Leading First Aid for Mental Health
At Northbrook, we empower leaders to champion mental wellbeing. Our 1 Day Leading First Aid for Mental Health course equips managers and team leaders—whether in offices, schools, shops, or sites—with the tools to support colleagues’ mental health. Understand your own wellbeing, spot issues, and lead with compassion in any workplace.
Lead with Mental Health First Aid Skills
Ready to support your team’s mental health? Our 1 Day Leading First Aid for Mental Health course is for managers and supervisors wanting to tackle workplace mental health head-on. Learn to identify conditions, start conversations, and aid those in crisis—perfect for boardrooms, classrooms, or warehouses. Northbrook helps you lead with care.
Why Mental Health Leadership Matters
One in four UK workers face mental health struggles yearly (Mind stats), costing businesses £45 billion in lost productivity (Deloitte). This mental health first aid training turns leaders into allies, offering strategies to manage stress, support crises, and foster a healthier workplace—whether it’s burnout in an office, anxiety on a shop floor, or distress in a school. It’s a game-changer for any team.
What You’ll Master
Dive into a robust, one-day curriculum built for leadership impact:
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Responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider: Your role in supporting teams.
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What is Mental Health: Break down myths and realities.
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Identifying Mental Health Conditions: Spot signs like anxiety or depression.
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Starting Conversations: Open up dialogue, from break rooms to site huts.
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First Aid for Mental Health in the Workplace: Practical steps to intervene.
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Stress: Manage triggers for yourself and others.
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Eating Disorders: Recognise and respond in team settings.
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Drugs and Alcohol: Address substance impacts with empathy.
From a tense meeting to a quiet cry for help, real-world scenarios prepare you to act.
Who It’s For
This course is for leaders and managers—corporate supervisors, school heads, retail team leaders, construction site bosses, or anyone overseeing staff in any sector. No prior mental health knowledge needed—just a drive to enhance workplace mental health and support colleagues through mental health first aid training.
Your Mental Health Leadership Certificate
It’s one day of practical, engaging learning—no fluff. Through role-plays (e.g., a stressed employee, a crisis chat), discussions, and expert guidance, you’ll gain confidence. Leave with a Northbrook 1 Day Leading First Aid for Mental Health certificate, valid for three years, proving you’re ready to lead with mental wellbeing in mind.
Other organisations may call this training Mental Health First Aid for Leaders, Workplace Mental Health Leadership, or 1 Day Mental Wellbeing Course.
