The TESS Group

People & Wellbeing

Full Day Workshop
NCFE Accredited Available

Mental Health First Aid

Support Your Team’s Mental Wellbeing

Equip your people to recognise signs of mental health issues and support colleagues with confidence and compassion. This full-day workshop covers practical skills in starting supportive conversations, signposting to resources, and building a mentally healthy workplace culture. NCFE-accredited qualification available.
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L&D Workshop Enquire minimum 10 delegates
Certificate Included • NCFE Accredited Option
Who Is It For?
  • Mental health first aiders designated in your organisation
  • Managers and team leaders responsible for employee wellbeing
  • HR professionals supporting workplace mental health strategies
  • Anyone who wants to be equipped to support colleagues struggling with mental health
  • Organisations building a psychologically safe, supportive workplace culture
Programme Structure
FormatFull-day workshop (9:00am–4:30pm)
DelegatesMinimum 10 per session (up to 20 face-to-face)
DeliveryFace-to-face at your premises nationwide
AccreditationNCFE-accredited version available (additional assessment)
Hands-OnRole-plays and scenario-based learning throughout
TakeawayResource guide with signposting information and conversation templates
Key Modules

Recognising Mental Health Issues

Signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and other common mental health conditions.

Starting Supportive Conversations

How to talk to someone struggling with mental health without minimising or judging.

Signposting to Resources

When and how to direct someone to professional help and understand what support is available.

Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace

Creating a culture where people feel psychologically safe discussing mental health challenges.

What’s Included
  • Full-day facilitation by mental health first aid trainer
  • Comprehensive resource pack with signposting information
  • Mental health literacy framework and sign recognition guide
  • Conversation starters and active listening techniques
  • Local and national support service contact information
  • Certificate of completion for all delegates
  • NCFE-accredited assessment option (optional, additional cost)
  • 6-week post-course support emails with reflection prompts
  • Optional: team wellbeing action plan consultation
Why TESS Group?

Trusted Quality

  • Ofsted Good rating
  • 4.9/5 learner rating
  • 10,000+ learners trained
  • Accredited trainers

Real Impact

  • Early intervention capability
  • Reduced stigma
  • Improved wellbeing culture
  • Better staff retention

Programme Options

Core TrainingContact us for pricing
NCFE AccreditedContact us for pricing
Follow-Up SupportContact us
Min Delegates10 per session (up to 20 face-to-face)
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Mental Health Support = Healthier, More Engaged Teams

1 in 5 workers experiences mental health issues, yet many fear speaking up at work. Training your people as mental health first aiders creates a supportive culture where people feel safe, valued, and willing to seek help. This workshop equips your team to recognise warning signs, have compassionate conversations, and know when and how to signpost to professional support. A mentally healthy workplace is a productive workplace.

What Delegates Say

“I now feel confident having conversations about mental health with my team. Before this course, I would have avoided them entirely.”

- Workshop Delegate • Line Manager

“The NCFE accreditation gives real credibility. This isn't just awareness - it's a proper qualification with practical skills.”

- Workshop Delegate • HR Manager

“Within a month of the course, I used the techniques to support a colleague in crisis. Without this training, I wouldn't have known what to do.”

- Workshop Delegate • Team Leader

“Every workplace should have trained Mental Health First Aiders. This course is thorough, sensitive, and genuinely life-changing.”

- Workshop Delegate • Wellbeing Champion

Ready to Upskill Your Team?

Book a free discovery call to discuss your team's needs and how we can tailor this programme for your organisation.

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No obligation • Tailored to your team • Nationwide delivery