Training dates
All dates are online and run 09.30-13.30
29 November 2024
10 February 2025
15 May 2025
Training overview
This is a half day introductory course that aims to help to work more effectively with people experiencing mental health problems. You will gain a wider understanding of the issues surrounding mental health and how and why positive and negative mental health affects business.
What is covered in this course?
- The discrimination surrounding mental health problems
- Definitions of mental health and some mental health problems
- How to help support people with mental health problems
- The business case for promoting positive mental health in the workplace
- How to look after your own mental health
Who is this course for?
This course is open to all staff members who have line management or supervisory responsibilities.
Mental Health Awareness e-learning is available for any member of staff who wishes to learn more about mental health.
We also offer the Mental Health First Aid accreditation course, which qualifies you as a MHFAider.
Key information
- Half day
- Facilitated by internal trainers
- No charge for Imperial staff
- For sessions that take place online, physical training materials will be sent to your home address in advance. You must sign up to the training at least three weeks in advance to allow time for posting.
MHFA Half Day FAWs
- What is the difference between the full MHFA accreditation course and the Half Day course?
- Half Day FAQS
Netiquette for online training
- It is important that you are fully present and an active participant, to create a safe space for sharing and discussion.
- For some of our training, you will be required to keep your video cameras on. Please ensure prior to attending that you have a fully functioning camera and microphone. If you have any issues with your equipment, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require your camera to be off as a workplace adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can makethe trainer aware.
- Please ensure that you are in a private space where you can maintain confidentiality and the privacy of the other delegates.
- To maintain confidentiality, all delegates are asked to agree to keep what is said within the group, and not record or take screenshots/photos without permission. Pictures or quotes from the session should not be posted on social media or elsewhere without the express permission of those involved.
Need to cancel your training booking?
If a cancellation is made less than 5 working days before a training course, or if you fail to attend the full session, a charge will be levied. Please read Imperial's terms and conditions for internal training.
Some courses have specific cancellation policies that are detailed on their individual webpages.