What Is the Mental Health First Aid Course?
The Mental Health First Aid Course in Bellshill is a two-day programme aimed at developing practical skills, confidence, and awareness to support mental wellbeing. Through interactive workshops, you’ll explore how to identify early signs of poor mental health, engage in supportive conversations, respond to crises effectively, and connect individuals with professional services.
Led by qualified instructors, the sessions combine real-life examples with group activities to make the learning both engaging and relevant. By the end of the training, you’ll be equipped to listen with empathy, maintain healthy boundaries, and provide guidance towards further help when needed.
Completing the course earns you a nationally recognised certificate that highlights your dedication to tackling stigma and promoting positive wellbeing in the workplace and beyond.
✅ By encouraging open conversations and offering reassurance, Mental Health First Aiders play a vital role in strengthening communities and workplaces.
Who Should Take the Mental Health First Aid Course in Bellshill?
Mental Health First Aid training in Bellshill is designed for individuals and workplaces seeking to promote resilience and foster positive mental health. This course is especially relevant for:
- Individuals who want to better support friends, family, or colleagues
- Supervisors and line managers are responsible for staff wellbeing
- Customer-facing employees in sectors such as retail, hospitality, or public services
- Community groups, charities, and third-sector organisations
- HR professionals and people management teams
- Wellbeing leads or equality, diversity, and inclusion officers
What Will You Learn?
During the two-day Mental Health First Aid course in Bellshill, you’ll gain confidence and practical tools to provide effective support to others. The training covers the following core areas:
Conversations and Boundaries
- Develop skills in active listening and open, respectful dialogue
- Approach sensitive topics with care and empathy
- Balance compassion with clear personal boundaries
Recognising and Understanding Mental Health
- Identify early indicators of stress, anxiety, or depression
- Examine how mental health impacts individuals, groups, and workplaces
- Consider cultural and social factors that shape mental health experiences
Signposting and Self-Care
- Direct individuals to appropriate professional or community support services
- Understand the principles of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Adopt strategies to protect your own well-being and resilience
Responding in a Crisis
- Provide immediate and safe support in urgent situations like panic attacks or suicidal thoughts.
- Use a clear action plan to manage crises effectively
- Recognise when to escalate concerns and involve professional help
How Is the Course Delivered?
The Mental Health First Aid course in Bellshill runs across two consecutive days, with each day lasting around 6 to 7 hours. You can choose the format that best suits your learning style:
- Attend in person at a central Bellshill venue, where you’ll take part in group work, discussions, and interactive activities.
- Join live online through a virtual classroom, following the same programme and achieving the same recognised certificate.
Whichever option you choose, the learning remains highly interactive and is delivered by accredited trainers, ensuring consistency in both skills development and certification.
Entry Requirements
What to Expect
Some of the subjects explored during the course are sensitive, including topics such as self-harm and suicide. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please pause or step out. When booking on behalf of someone else, it’s essential to confirm that they feel ready to engage with these themes. Our team is available for a confidential conversation if you’re unsure about suitability.
How Is the Course Assessed?
The Mental Health First Aid course in Bellshill is assessed through ongoing, practical activities. Throughout the training, you’ll participate in discussions, role-play exercises, and group tasks that enable you to demonstrate your understanding. You won’t sit any formal written tests; instead, the emphasis is on active participation, developing confidence, and applying what you’ve learned in real-world situations. Short knowledge checks may be included to reinforce key points and support your learning.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
Once you’ve completed the course successfully, you’ll receive an accredited Mental Health First Aid certificate, recognised across the UK by employers and institutions.
This qualification remains valid for three years; after this period, refresher training is recommended to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. Holding the certificate demonstrates your commitment to promoting wellbeing and addressing stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace and broader community.
🎯 Boundaries, Safeguarding & After-Care
This training aims to equip you with the ability to listen, reassure, and guide — not to diagnose or provide therapy. You’ll learn how to set safe boundaries, when to escalate concerns to a supervisor or professional, and how to manage sensitive information appropriately. In addition, you’ll have access to follow-up resources and signposting tools so that you know where to turn for further support, both for yourself and for others, once the course has finished.
On-Site Mental Health First Aid in Bellshill (For Teams)
On-site Mental Health First Aid training in Bellshill provides organisations with the opportunity to train staff together in a convenient and effective manner.
- ✓Customise activities and case studies to reflect your workplace
- ✓Train whole teams together for shared understanding
- ✓Encourage a consistent approach to mental health support across staff
- ✓Minimise disruption by selecting times that suit your schedule
- ✓Lower training costs compared with booking individually
Bellshill Location and Areas We Welcome Learners From
Our Mental Health First Aid courses in Bellshill take place at a central, accessible venue with good public transport links and nearby parking. We welcome participants from across the town and the surrounding region, including Viewpark, Holytown, Motherwell, Hamilton, Wishaw, and Airdrie. Learners also travel from adjoining suburbs and villages, making the course accessible to many in North Lanarkshire.
Many attendees arrive by train via Bellshill railway station, which is well connected to Glasgow and local towns. Bus links are available from the SPT Park & Ride at Hamilton Road and via local bus services. For those travelling by car, major routes via the M8 and A725 motorway network provide convenient access from nearby areas.
Other First Aid Courses in Bellshill
Alongside our Mental Health First Aid training, learners in Bellshill can also access a wide selection of accredited First Aid Courses in Bellshill. Popular options include Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work (FAW), and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). You can view available course dates and venues through our Bellshill training hub.
Why Book With Us?
Booking your Mental Health First Aid course through Hurak gives you flexibility, quality, and reassurance. Here’s why learners choose us:
- ✓Recognised certificates trusted by employers across the UK
- ✓Clear pricing with no extra costs or hidden charges
- ✓Flexible payment support with Klarna instalment options
- ✓Over 100,000 people across the UK have successfully trained with us
- ✓Central training venues in Bellshill, with on-site options for groups
- ✓Friendly support team to help before, during, and after your training
