Mental Health First Aid Training
Looking after people is at the heart of the security industry. Security professionals can work in demanding, high-pressure environments, making it increasingly important for organisations to understand mental health and create supportive workplace cultures.
The BSIA is bringing Mental Health First Aid training to the security sector, helping individuals develop the knowledge and confidence to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health and understand how they can offer appropriate support.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid training is designed to improve understanding of mental health and give individuals greater confidence when supporting someone who may be struggling.
The training helps create more informed and supportive workplaces by enabling people to recognise when a colleague may need help, approach conversations around mental health with greater confidence and encourage access to appropriate support.
Who is the training for?
The course is suitable for people working across the security sector, including:
- Security professionals
- Managers and team leaders
- HR and people teams
- Health and safety professionals
- Wellbeing champions
- Employees with responsibility for supporting colleagues
Whether you work on the frontline or within a wider operational or management role, Mental Health First Aid skills can contribute to a healthier and more supportive workplace.
Why Mental Health First Aid matters
Creating a mentally healthy workplace is about more than raising awareness. It is about giving people the confidence to recognise concerns, start supportive conversations and understand where someone can go for further help.
By developing Mental Health First Aid skills within your organisation, you can help create a workplace where conversations about mental health are easier to have and employees feel better supported.
Course Information
BSIA members: £175 + VAT per person
Non-members: £300 + VAT per person
Includes: Lunch and refreshments
Build greater mental health awareness within your organisation and help create a more supportive security sector.
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