{"title":"Wiltshire (MHFA)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook a \u003cstrong\u003eMental Health First Aid course in Wiltshire\u003c\/strong\u003e and train your team to spot the signs of poor mental health, offer first-line support and signpost professional help. These classroom courses run at venues across Wiltshire — including Swindon and Salisbury — and equip staff and managers to become confident workplace Mental Health First Aiders. Compare dates, venues and prices, explore related \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-advocate-training-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health Advocate training\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\" style=\"color:#1a7a3c;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Well-being courses\u003c\/a\u003e, and book your place online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-england-course-swindon-wiltshire","title":"Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) in Swindon, Wiltshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMental Health First Aid Course in Swindon, Wiltshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is ideal for staff at every level who would like to become MHFAiders to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a classroom in Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4HG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise active listening and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise self-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to use the MHFAider Support App®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no pre-requisites to join this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fire-safety-courses\"\u003eFire Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-safety-courses\"\u003eElectrical Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-courses\"\u003eFirst Aid courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/cscs-mock-test\"\u003eCSCS Mock Test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-the-cscs-skilled-labourers-card\"\u003eWhat is the CSCS Card?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ccnsg-courses\"\u003eCCNSG courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003eEUSR courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cdm-courses\"\u003eCDM courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/confined-space-courses\"\u003eConfined Space courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-nvq\"\u003eConstruction NVQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/working-at-height-courses\"\u003eWorking at Height courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-courses\"\u003eAsbestos courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/legionella-courses\"\u003eLegionella courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iosh-courses\"\u003eIOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-courses\"\u003eNEBSOH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Plus Safety Training","offers":[{"title":"6 - 7 Jul 2026","offer_id":55401579184472,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 - 23 Oct 2026","offer_id":55401579217240,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/A_Plus_Safety_Training.png?v=1748421759"},{"product_id":"mental-health-first-aid-course-salisbury-wiltshire","title":"Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in Salisbury, Wiltshire (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course in Salisbury, Wiltshire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and provide help on a first aid basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same way as learning physical first aid, MHFA teaches people how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill-health and feel confident to guide someone to appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedding MHFA training within any organisation or community also encourages people to talk more freely about mental health, reducing stigma and creating a more positive culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a classroom in Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6EB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Aims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo enable trainees to gain a Mental Health First Aid (England) award in Adult - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot the early signs of a possible mental health issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel confident in how to offer and provide initial help to a person experiencing a mental health issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserve life where a person may be at risk of harm to themselves or others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp to stop mental health from getting worse and to give hope to someone who needs guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote recovery of good mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide someone towards appropriate treatment and other sources of help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the stigma that exists around mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide help on a first aid basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Syllabus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Mental Health First Aid?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mental Health First Aid action plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is mental health?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpact of mental health issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStigma and discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is depression?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymptoms of depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk factors for depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepression in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuicide figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol, drugs and mental health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid for suicidal crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-judgemental listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid for depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment and resources for depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is an anxiety disorder?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid for anxiety disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisis first aid after a traumatic event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol, drugs and anxiety disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment and resources for anxiety disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCognitive distortions and CBT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonality disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-harm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is psychosis?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk factors for psychosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol, drugs and psychosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchizophrenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBipolar disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarning signs of developing psychosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisis first aid for acute psychosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment and resources for psychosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery and building resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction planning for using MHFA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Candidates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is for trainees who require Adult Mental Health First Aid. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid for mental health and how to effectively support those experiencing distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course aims to empower both individuals in the workplace and communities to understand the signs and symptoms of mental health issues and how best to support themselves and those around them in recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to some of the sensitive subjects of the course, students should be aware that some people can find certain parts of the course difficult, although our instructors help everyone to feel safe and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Courses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-courses\"\u003eMental Health courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nebosh-courses\"\u003eNEBOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/environmental-courses\"\u003eEnvironmental courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iema-courses\"\u003eIEMA courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iosh-courses\"\u003eIOSH courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citb-courses\"\u003eCITB courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ccnsg-courses\"\u003eCCNSG courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-handling-courses\"\u003eManual Handling courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/risk-assessment-courses\"\u003eRisk Assessment courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-courses\"\u003eFirst Aid courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fire-safety-courses\"\u003eFire Safety courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-safety-courses\"\u003eElectrical courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eusr-courses\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/working-at-height-courses\"\u003eWorking at Height courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dorset Health and Safety","offers":[{"title":"Dates TBC - 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