MMI: Mental Health First Aid Course - England (November)

This two-day course is delivered and certified by a experienced Mental Health First Aid England Instructor, with veterinary experience.

The course will take place across Thursday, 13 and Friday, 14 November 2025. You will need to be available on both days to attend this course.

Who this is for:

The MHFA training course is open to all members of the veterinary professions, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, receptionists and practice managers, as well as those in wider animal health and welfare roles.

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

Learning outcomes

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
• Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
• Practise self-care
• Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be held live online and requires full participation in group discussions and activities in order to complete the course and receive certification. This course will not be recorded.

Registration

For more information and to book your place on the course, please use the link below. 

Register here 

Enquiries 

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the MMI team.