What Is the Mental Health First Aid Course?
The Mental Health First Aid Course in Belfast is a two-day training programme that equips you with the knowledge and confidence to support mental health in everyday life and the workplace. Through engaging activities, you’ll develop the ability to identify early warning signs of poor mental health, approach conversations with sensitivity, and provide the proper support during a crisis.
Sessions are delivered by qualified instructors who use practical scenarios and group discussions to make the learning meaningful. You’ll also develop skills in active listening, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and guiding individuals toward further professional assistance when needed.
After completing the course, participants receive a nationally recognised certificate that highlights their role in promoting positive mental wellbeing and reducing stigma across communities.
✅ Mental Health First Aiders play a vital part in encouraging open conversations and creating supportive environments where people feel valued and heard.
Who Should Take the Mental Health First Aid Course in Belfast?
The Mental Health First Aid training in Belfast is designed for individuals and organisations seeking to create healthier, more resilient environments. This course is especially useful for:
- Supervisors and line managers who oversee teams
- Frontline staff working in retail, hospitality, and customer service
- Community groups, charities, and third-sector organisations
- Human resources professionals and workplace wellbeing coordinators
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion officers
- Individuals seeking to better support colleagues, friends, or family members
What Will You Learn?
On this two-day Mental Health First Aid course in Belfast, you will gain the tools and confidence to recognise, respond, and support effectively. The programme focuses on four key areas:
Understanding Mental Health and Its Impact
- Recognise early indicators of stress, depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
- Learn how mental health challenges influence individuals, teams, and workplaces.
- Appreciate the role of cultural and social factors in shaping wellbeing.
Practical Responses in a Crisis
- Offer immediate support during emergencies such as panic attacks or suicidal thoughts.
- Use a step-by-step action plan to guide your response.
- Know when it is necessary to involve a specialist or professional help.
Building Supportive Conversations
- Develop confidence in listening with empathy and without judgment.
- Approach sensitive issues respectfully and constructively.
- Balance compassion with maintaining clear boundaries.
Signposting and Personal Resilience
- Connect individuals to workplace, community, and professional resources.
- Apply safeguarding and confidentiality best practices.
- Strengthen your own strategies for managing wellbeing and resilience.
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Mental Health First Aid course in Belfast is conducted over two days, with each day lasting approximately 6–7 hours. Learners can choose the delivery method that works best for them:
- Classroom-based learning at a central Belfast venue, where you’ll take part in group discussions and interactive exercises with your trainer and peers.
- Live online training delivered in a virtual classroom, covering the same material and leading to the same nationally recognised certificate.
Both options are designed to be engaging and practical, led by accredited trainers who ensure you develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support others effectively.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this training. It is open to anyone aged 16 or over who is interested in learning how to support mental wellbeing. Participants should feel comfortable joining discussions, taking part in role-play activities, and have a good level of English to follow the course materials.
What to Expect
The course addresses sensitive topics, including suicide and self-harm, in a supportive and respectful environment. Learners are encouraged to take breaks if they find any part of the training difficult. If you are arranging the course on behalf of someone else, please ensure they feel prepared to engage with these subjects.
If you are unsure about suitability, our team is available to provide confidential guidance before you make a booking.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment on the Mental Health First Aid course in Belfast is ongoing and practical. Throughout the two days, you’ll take part in interactive discussions, scenario-based group work, and role-play activities that demonstrate your understanding of the material. There are no written exams — instead, the emphasis is on active participation, applying your learning in real-life contexts, and building confidence in your ability to support others. Short knowledge checks may also be included to help reinforce the key principles covered.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
After completing the training, participants are awarded an accredited Mental Health First Aid certificate, which is recognised by employers and organisations across the UK. This certification remains valid for a period of three years. To keep your knowledge and skills up to date, refresher training is strongly encouraged once the validity period ends.
Holding this certificate demonstrates your commitment to enhancing mental health awareness in the workplace and beyond, and to reducing the stigma associated with mental ill health.
🎯 Boundaries, Safeguarding & After-Care
This training equips you to listen, provide reassurance, and guide others — not to diagnose or deliver therapy. You’ll learn how to set clear boundaries, when to escalate concerns to a supervisor or professional service, and how to handle sensitive information responsibly. In addition, you’ll gain access to ongoing resources and signposting materials so you can continue supporting yourself and others even after the course ends.
On-Site Mental Health First Aid in Belfast (For Teams)
On-site Mental Health First Aid training in Belfast allows organisations to upskill their staff together, providing a practical and cost-effective way to embed wellbeing into the workplace.
- ✓Choose training dates that fit your organisation’s schedule, minimising disruption
- ✓Train your entire team at the same time, ensuring consistency of knowledge
- ✓Customise case studies and discussions to reflect real workplace scenarios
- ✓Develop a shared approach to wellbeing across different departments
- ✓Lower overall costs compared with sending staff on individual courses
Belfast Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
The Mental Health First Aid courses in Belfast are delivered at a central city venue that is well-connected by public transport and offers nearby parking. We welcome learners from across the city and surrounding areas, including Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood, and Bangor. Many participants also travel from nearby towns such as Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, and Dundonald, ensuring the course is accessible to a wide community.
Other First Aid Courses in Belfast
Alongside the Mental Health First Aid programme, you can also explore our wide selection of accredited First Aid Courses in Belfast. Popular choices include Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), and Paediatric First Aid. You can view all available course dates and training venues through our Belfast training hub.
Why Book With Us?
When you book your Mental Health First Aid course through Hurak, you benefit from reliability, flexibility, and value. Here’s why learners choose us:
- ✓Certificates that are widely recognised and accepted across the UK
- ✓Central training venues in Belfast, with the option to arrange on-site delivery for teams
- ✓Trusted by over 100,000 learners throughout the UK
- ✓Flexible payment options available, including Klarna instalments
- ✓Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or surprises
- ✓Dedicated learner support before, during, and after your training
