Mental Health First Aid For Supervisors Course
Key Features
Of this Mental Health FA Supervisors Course:
- Recognise early signs of mental health issues within your team
- Apply the structured MHFA action plan in workplace situations
- Start supportive conversations and reduce stigma around mental health
- Identify when to escalate and signpost colleagues to professional services
- Understand your responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation
- Support recovery and maintain a positive team environment
Course Date Availability
Mental Health FA Supervisors training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £230 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 24th Jun 202613th Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
Mental Health First Aid for Supervisors equips line managers and team leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to identify, understand and respond appropriately to mental health concerns among staff. The course focuses on real workplace scenarios, helping supervisors fulfil their duty of care while supporting employee wellbeing and productivity. In 2026, with continued emphasis on psychological safety and post-pandemic mental health challenges, this training enables supervisors to act confidently as the first point of contact within their teams.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Team leaders and first-line supervisors
- Department and shift managers
- HR business partners and people managers
- Health and safety representatives with line management duties
- Project and operations managers responsible for staff welfare
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify symptoms of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and stress-related disorders
- Use the MHFA action plan (ALGEE) to provide initial support
- Conduct sensitive, non-judgemental conversations with team members
- Recognise signs of crisis including suicidal thoughts and severe distress
- Signpost effectively to internal resources and external mental health services
- Apply self-care strategies and maintain professional boundaries
- Understand legal frameworks such as the Equality Act and Health and Safety at Work Act
Course Agenda
Overview:
Delivered over two consecutive days (14 hours total) in a face-to-face or blended format, the course combines short presentations, facilitated discussions, small-group exercises and realistic workplace role-plays to build practical competence.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Mental health in the modern UK workplace and the supervisor role
- The MHFA action plan and core principles of support
- Depression, anxiety and stress: recognition and response
- Psychosis, substance misuse and eating disorders in the workplace
- Suicidal thoughts, self-harm and mental health crises
- Recovery-focused conversations and ongoing workplace support
- Self-care for supervisors and building team resilience
Private Courses On-site
Mental Health First Aid For Supervisors training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates who complete the course and demonstrate understanding through continuous assessment receive the nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid certificate awarded by MHFA England. The qualification remains valid for three years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain currency and update knowledge of current guidance and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Mental Health First Aid For Supervisors questions:
The course runs over two full days, totalling 14 hours of guided learning including breaks and practical activities.
No formal qualifications are needed. Participants should have a genuine interest in supporting colleagues and be prepared to engage in group discussions and role-play exercises.
The curriculum includes recognition of mental health conditions, the MHFA action plan, crisis intervention, workplace legislation, signposting to services and supervisor self-care.
Assessment is continuous and based on participation in discussions, role-plays and demonstration of the MHFA action plan. There is no separate written exam.
Successful delegates receive the Mental Health First Aid certificate from MHFA England, confirming they have completed the full supervisor-focused programme.
The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue.
Yes. A one-day refresher course is recommended every three years to maintain skills and learn updated guidance.
This version includes additional content on the supervisor's legal responsibilities, managing team dynamics and applying MHFA skills within a line-management context.
You only need to bring a notepad and pen. All course materials, including the MHFA manual, are provided.
You will practise starting conversations, using the action plan and identifying internal and external support routes relevant to your organisation during the course.
Yes. While examples focus on typical UK workplace situations, the skills and framework apply across office, industrial, healthcare, education and retail environments.
Prices per person typically start at £230. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training prepares supervisors to respond effectively to the mental health needs of their teams while staying within the boundaries of a first aider role. Participants leave with clear action steps and resources tailored to their specific workplace.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group