Training
Training

Courses & Programmes.

Licensed MHFA Wales courses and specialist workshops delivered with care, expertise, and real-world experience.

Flagship Programmes

MHFA Wales Certified Courses.

Comprehensive certification programmes that equip your team with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health challenges.

MHFA Wales Certified 12 hours · Online or blended delivery

Adult Mental Health First Aid

The flagship MHFA Wales course teaching adults how to provide Mental Health First Aid to friends, families, and co-workers. Gain the skills to identify, understand, and help someone experiencing a mental health issue or crisis.

You'll learn to

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
  • Provide initial support and guide someone towards appropriate help
  • Practise applying the MHFA action plan
  • Access the MHFA Wales Manual and online learning hub

Who it's for — Anyone working or living in Wales who wants to support adults around them.

MHFA Wales Certified 12 hours · Online or blended delivery

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Teaches adults how to provide Mental Health First Aid to young people. Mental illnesses often start in adolescence or early adulthood — early detection and intervention is critical.

You'll learn to

  • Understand mental health challenges facing adolescents
  • Recognise early warning signs in young people
  • Apply evidence-based first aid responses confidently
  • Support young people towards professional help

Who it's for — Parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches, youth workers, and anyone with regular contact with adolescents.

Stay Current

Refresher Courses.

Extend your certification and stay up to date with the latest research and techniques. Available to anyone who completed their full course within the last three years.

Certification Renewal 4–5 hours · Online (modules + webinar)

Adult MHFA Refresher

Refresh your knowledge and extend your Adult MHFA certification for another three years. Combines self-paced eLearning modules with a live instructor-led webinar.

You'll learn to

  • Gain understanding of the latest research in mental health
  • Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
  • Work through complex mental health first aid interactions
  • Practise and refine your mental health first aid skills

Who it's for — Anyone who completed the full 12-hour Adult MHFA course within the last 3 years.

Certification Renewal 4–5 hours · Online (modules + webinar)

Youth MHFA Refresher

Extend your Youth MHFA certification for another three years. Stay up to date with the latest research and sharpen your skills in supporting young people.

You'll learn to

  • Update your knowledge with the latest youth mental health research
  • Review the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
  • Navigate complex mental health first aid scenarios
  • Practise skills in a supportive group environment

Who it's for — Anyone who completed the full 12-hour Youth MHFA course within the last 3 years.

Specialist Training

Awareness & Prevention Workshops.

Targeted sessions for organisations wanting to build foundational knowledge or address specific challenges like suicide awareness.

Half-Day Course Half day · Online

Mental Health Awareness

An interactive half-day session that builds foundational knowledge about mental wellbeing. The ideal introduction for organisations wanting to challenge stigma and create a mentally healthy workplace.

You'll learn to

  • Develop a greater understanding and awareness of good mental health
  • Recognise indicators of stress and mental ill-health in yourself and others
  • Learn basic tips for supporting someone in distress
  • How to look after your own wellbeing at home and in the workplace

Who it's for — All employees, teams, and organisations. Available for group bookings.

Full-Day Course Full day · Online

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Designed to raise awareness of suicide and equip participants with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to offer support. Delivered using real case studies and interactive activities.

You'll learn to

  • Understand the factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts
  • Recognise warning signs in yourself and others
  • Feel confident starting a conversation about suicide
  • Know how to signpost someone to appropriate support

Who it's for — Anyone who wants to feel better equipped to support someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. Available for group bookings.

Specialist Course Full day · Online

Suicide & Financial Difficulties

With advisers reporting an increase in clients with suicidal thoughts, this course supports financial professionals to feel better equipped and more confident when offering support to vulnerable clients.

You'll learn to

  • Understand the link between financial hardship and mental health
  • Recognise when a client may be experiencing suicidal thoughts
  • Respond appropriately and confidently in sensitive situations
  • Access resources and referral pathways for client support

Who it's for — Financial advisers, debt counsellors, and professionals working with clients experiencing financial difficulties.

Not sure which course is right for you?

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