Designed to complement Mental Health First Aid provision in workplaces, this course encourages early intervention and helps create a culture of peer support and reduced stigma. You will leave equipped to lead wellbeing conversations, signpost support, and act as a positive influence within your team.

This course qualifies learners as Mental Health Advocates, preparing them to role model healthy behaviours, start supportive conversations, and promote mental health and wellbeing across the organisation. Unlike Mental Health First Aiders who may focus on crisis response, Advocates help shape everyday culture, offering informal support, running wellbeing “toolbox talks”, and encouraging open dialogue.

By completing this course, delegates will:

• Understand how to support colleagues and create a more mentally healthy work environment
• Learn how to spot signs of poor mental health and signpost to appropriate support
• Be able to initiate meaningful, empathetic conversations
• Build confidence to raise awareness and reduce stigma in the workplace.

Additional support and reasonable adjustments

We are committed to providing support and ensuring that everyone has equal access to our educational resources. If you have a permanent or temporary disability or difficulty and believe you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment for the course, please contact our customer service team by calling 0344 770 4800 or emailing workplace-training@sja.org.uk.

Course duration

One day (6 hours including breaks).

Topics covered

• Looking after yourself: self-awareness, healthy habits, and stress management
• Building trust and communication: how to listen, show empathy and create safe spaces
• Initiating conversations: how to raise concerns and support others informally
• Understanding common mental health conditions
• Reducing stigma: why mental health advocacy matters
• Working with others: recognising the role of professionals and signposting support
• Creating change: planning and delivering workplace “toolbox talks” or wellbeing presentations
• Legislation and workplace wellbeing policies: understanding responsibilities and rights.

Who Should Attend?

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Employees looking to proactively support mental health and wellbeing at work
• Line managers and team leaders
• Anyone interested in becoming a visible wellbeing advocate in their workplace
• No previous training is required, just an interest in promoting positive mental health.

Important Considerations

Please note, this course does cover sensitive topics including suicide and self-harm. Please consider this before booking for yourself or for others. Delegates are free to step out of the course at any point if they feel overwhelmed.

For support with your mental health, please contact Samaritans on 116 123, or NHS 111.

Eligibility & Language Requirements

Delegates must be 18 or over. Learners aged 16 or 17 may attend with written consent from a parent or guardian. A basic command of English (Level 2) is required to take part.

Booking for a Team?

If you’re booking for a large group or would like the course delivered at your premises, explore our on-site training options.