“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
“I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to know how to support and spot the first signs of mental health issues amongst employees”.
Mental Health First Aid participant
Why take a MOAI mental health first aid course?
Gain a foundational understanding of mental illness
Recognise early signs of mental illness in yourself or others
Learn about practical techniques from experts treating mental health on the ground
Course details
This half-day course provides an introduction to mental health and mental illness. You'll leave with a foundational understanding of the causes, symptoms and treatment of mental illness.
Price for individuals:
£120.00
Group bookings:
Contact us for options & prices
Duration: 4 hours
CPD points: No
Certificate Awarded: Yes
Format: Online or face-to-face depending on numbers - please contact us for availability
Course outline
Session 1: Introduction to mental health
Why is learning about mental health important?
What is mental health and what is mental illness?
What are the early warning signs of mental ill health?
What causes mental illness?
Session 2: Managing mental illness
How do we treat mental illness in the UK?
What is the mental health gap?
What is stigma and how can we reduce it?
Session 3: Staying well
How can I improve my own mental health?
What support do I have to stay well?
What's included?
- The sessions will include lecture-based teaching, individual and small group activities and interactive case examples.
- The course fee includes an electronic copy of our comprehensive MOAI mental health first aid booklet.
- All participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
- All course instructors are qualified Psychiatrists and members of the Royal College of Psychiatry. They each bring their own unique experience of working with mental illness.
“Very informative and very easy to learn!”
Mental Health First Awareness participant
This one-day workshop provides a thorough and comprehensive understanding of mental illness, covering the causes, symptoms and treatment of common mental health conditions. It will also teach you how to prevent the development of poor mental health, recognise the early warning signs of mental illness and tackle stigma in your local community.
Price for individuals:
£200.00
Group bookings:
Contact us for options & prices
Duration: 7 hours
CPD points: Yes
Certificate Awarded: Yes
Format: Online or face-to-face depending on numbers - please contact us for availability
Course outline
Session 1: Mental health foundations
Why is learning about mental health important?
Why should we address mental ill health in the workplace?
What is mental health vs mental illness?
Session 2: Understanding mental illness
How does mental illness develop?
What are the early signs and symptoms of mental illness?
What are the risks associated with mental illness?
Session 3: Common mental health conditions
What are the common sub types of mental illness?
(Signs and symptoms, case studies included)
Session 4: Tenets of treatment
What are the mental health services in the UK?
What is the biopsychosocial approach to mental health treatment?
How do we treat mental illness?
What is the mental health gap?
What is stigma?
How can we reduce the stigma surrounding mental health?
What's included?
- The sessions will include lecture-based teaching, individual and small group activities and interactive case examples.
- The course fee includes an electronic copy of our comprehensive MOAI mental health first aid booklet.
- All participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
- All course instructors are qualified Psychiatrists and members of the Royal College of Psychiatry. They each bring their own unique experience of working with mental illness.
“I loved the flexibility to make it relevant to our own team needs, beyond just the programme delivery.”
Mental Health Champion participant
This one-day course follows on from the MOAI Mental Health Champion course, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to become a qualified MOAI mental health first aider. This course will teach you the MOAI 6-step approach to someone struggling with their mental health. This involves recognising the signs of someone struggling, utilising essential communication techniques to support them and signposting and safety netting effectively.
Price for individuals:
£250.00
Group bookings:
Contact us for options & prices
Duration: 7 hours
CPD points: Yes
Certificate Awarded: Yes
Format: Face-to-face only
Course outline
Session 1: Understanding the Mental Health First Aider role
What is the MOAI six step approach to Mental Health First Aid?
What skills are important to be an effective first aider?
Session 2: Mental Health First Aid Consultation Essentials
How do I complete a safe risk assessment?
How do I complete a collaborative support plan?
Session 3: The importance of self-care
How can we take care of our own mental health and promote well-being?
What are my resources and support structure?
What is self-awareness and how can I improve this?
Session 4: Staying safe in your role
Are there important legal considerations as a first aider?
What's included?
- The sessions will include lecture-based teaching, individual and small group activities and interactive case examples.
- The course fee includes an electronic copy of our comprehensive MOAI mental health first aid booklet.
- There will be a short examination at the end of the course which must be passed in order to obtain the certificate and qualification. The qualification will last 3 years.
- All course instructors are qualified Psychiatrists and members of the Royal College of Psychiatry. They each bring their own unique experience of working with mental illness.
*Please note that you must have completed the MOAI Mental Health Champion course within the last 12 months in order to book onto this course.
“The fact that the MOAI first aid courses are clinically led by a professional who has real life experience sets it apart from any other course.”
Mental Health First Aid participant
Who are our courses for?
People looking to gain a broad and practical understanding of mental health
Individuals and groups
No pre-existing knowledge or experience is necessary
Ready to get started?
The role of mental health training in the workplace
Hear the benefits of our courses from a graduate
Testimonial from;
Eva-Jayne Doherty
Community Manager
Raise Ventures
www.raisestartups.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
At MOAI Health, our message is clear: mental health is as important as physical health. Just as we would seek first aid for a physical injury, it is important to know how to provide first aid for mental ill health. The mental health first aid courses are designed to equip people with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to mental health difficulties within your organisation or community.
Our key differentiator from all other mental health first aid courses is that our courses are written and delivered exclusively by RCPsych qualified Psychiatrists. We pride ourselves in delivering the most relevant and clinically sound knowledge, sharing first hand experience in all our courses.
We run three courses, the mental health awareness, champion and first aider course. Each of the three courses builds on the knowledge and skills learnt from the previous.
The mental health awareness course is aimed at everyone! It provides the foundation for learning about mental health.The mental health champion course is aimed at those interested to learn more. We encourage all workplace leaders or those in management positions to complete the champion course in order to make a big difference to the culture of your organisation.Any mental health champion can go on to complete the first aider qualification, which equips you with the practical skills to help others in need.
The mental health awareness and champion courses can be run both virtually and in-person. The mental health first aider course is only delivered in person due to the practical elements of the material. For all the courses, we are happy to come to your organisation to deliver the course in-person!
Yes, a MOAI certificate of completion will be sent for your portfolio. After you complete the MOAI mental health first aid course and examination, you will be awarded with a MOAI Health certification in mental health first aid which is valid for 3 years.
The mental health awareness and champion courses are for your learning, and you will not be tested on this material. In order to obtain the mental health first aid status, and receive your MOAI Health certification, you will need to complete a short, online multiple choice examination. The pass mark for this examination is 70% and you will be emailed the results shortly after the completion of the course. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you will have another opportunity to complete it.
Please visit the booking page of our website, and sign up for a specific course by choosing a date on the calendar. Once you have completed your booking, you will be sent a confirmation email with the pre-reading material and course link.
You can reschedule or cancel up to 48 hours before the course. If you cancel within 48 hours, you may be subject to a 25% cancellation charge.
You will have the opportunity to provide feedback in person and via a feedback link on the day of your course. If you wish to provide further feedback or make a complaint, please contact us at contact-us@moaihealth.app.
Any questions?
Our team of experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have
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