Mental Health First Aid Course Oxford
You know how to bandage a cut, treat a burn or call for help when someone needs first aid. But would you know what to do if that person were experiencing mentally ill health and needed support?
Be the Right Help at the Right Time
We all have ups and downs in our mental health and wellbeing but sometimes, environment and circumstance can lead us to lose our balance. Even so, many of us don’t know how to support colleagues, friends or family members experiencing a mental health issue.
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Three Core Components
- Understanding the realities of mental health
- Recognising the signs of trouble
- Getting Access to Effective Intervention
Mental Health Affects Every Business Workplace
Better Support at Work = Better Work
- At any one time, one in six people of the working-age population of Britain experience symptoms associated with mental ill health.
- 50% of employees have experienced at least one characteristic of burn out due to greater job demands and expectations, lack of social interaction and lack of boundaries between work and home life.
- Almost half of workers (46%) say they’ve worked in recent months despite not feeling physically or mentally well enough to perform their duties.
The cost of mental ill health for employers
- Mental ill health costs UK employers approximately £56 billion each year.
- Annual cost of presenteeism: approx. £28 billion
- Annual cost of staff turnover: approx. £22 billion
- Annual cost of absenteeism: approx. £6 billion
For every £1 spent by employers on mental health interventions, employers could get back £5.30 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
Mental Health First Aid Training Courses for Your Business
Oxford CBT’s 2-Day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training courses ensure that every participant comes away with the five skills key to spotting and managing a potential mental health event.
Assess the situation.
Encourage self help.
Listen non-judgmentally.
Encourage professional help.
Give reassurance and information.
Mental Health First Aid Courses have long term benefits to your organisation as well.
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Reduced Mental Health Stigma
Increased mental health literacy across your team. -
Mental & Physical Wellbeing
Healthy employees make for healthy workplaces. -
A Team of First Responders
Employees and managers who know what to look for, do and say.
Begin your
wellness journey
Get in touch with us and we will assess your needs and expertly pair you with the right clinician and services to get you on the path to embracing life.
Already have an idea of your condition? Take a self-assessment screening for our clinicians to further evaluate.
What Our Patients Have To Say
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Denitsa FilipovaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had sessions with Alice from Oxford CBT for around a year and can't thank her enough for her attention, knowledge, guidance and kindness which have been incredibly helpful and useful. It was very easy to communicate with Alice, she made me feel welcome and understood but also was very good at seeing the essence of what I was conveying and quickly noticing the points that needed addressing. Her approach was structured while allowing for diving into themes as they emerged. I am very happy I heard about Oxford CBT, it was a great match for me and I definitely recommend it..Posted on Google![]()
Sue ChapmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Really relaxed and informative! I’m looking forward to receiving a more I depth assessment.Posted on Google![]()
StellaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had a very positive experience with Oxford CBT, particularly with Georgie Boothroyd, who carried out my daughter’s ADHD assessment. From the outset, he was incredibly patient, relatable, and easy to talk to. He created a calm and comfortable environment, which made a real difference—not just for me as a parent, but more importantly for my daughter. He has a natural ability to engage with children in a way that feels genuine and reassuring, which immediately put her at ease. What stood out most was his approach. He listened carefully, did not make assumptions, and avoided any sense of judgement. The assessment felt thorough and thoughtful, rather than rushed or formulaic. He took the time to understand my child properly, allowing her space to express herself without pressure. He was also consistently professional, kind, and well-mannered throughout. You can tell he has real experience working with children—not just clinically, but personally as well, which comes through in how he communicates and connects. I used two different assessors for my twins due to availability, but in hindsight, I would have chosen Oxford CBT for both. The quality of care and approach here was genuinely excellent. I would highly recommend him to any parent seeking an ADHD assessment for their child.Posted on Google![]()
Sarah HollidayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had 2 very useful and reassuring family sessions with Hsin-Ping. She gave very practical reassurance about how we can all work together in our family unit to support our daughter's move from primary to secondary school. She managed to get our daughter to open up very quickly about what was causing some of her behaviours and therefore could easily give simple suggestions. Our follow up appointment allowed for a review and adjustments and next steps. She suggested reading that we could follow up with. At no point was there any pressure and I felt it was a really positive experience for all of us.Posted on Google![]()
TinaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had CBT with OxfordCBT when I hit a very difficult point in my life, I was overwhelmed by anxiety and depression and couldn’t see a way forward or myself feeling better again. Working with Senior Therapist Katharine made such a difference. She helped me gently work through my feelings and recognise the patterns that were keeping me stuck. Week by week, things began to shift. I started to understand myself more, feel more in control, and slowly rebuild my confidence. I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received at Oxford CBT. I genuinely feel like I have my sense of hope and joy back, and I’m looking to the future with a positivity I didn’t think was possible before.Posted on Google![]()
Lawson EadleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had a very positive experience with David B. Opening up and talking about myself and my feelings is something that I’d always found very uncomfortable. Straight away David made me feel at ease. In comparison from the first session to the last, I felt like a completely different person with a deeper understanding of myself and a positive feeling of being able to manage any problems that arise in the future. If you are on the fence I would definitely recommend, you won’t regret it.Posted on Google![]()
tristan dollingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I chose to see Jr therapist Chris Bowers. After my initial session we met regularly and worked together on various coping mechanisms for anxieties and stresses which hugely helped me in my personal and professional life. I would highly recommend him as a therapist!Posted on Google![]()
Johnny WalkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Online autism test is misleading and seemingly designed to get you to make an appointment. The lowest score you can apparently get is 16/42, which leads the test to recommend you make an appointment for further testing. I would question the ethnical nature of this company.Posted on Google![]()
Roy HuiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Eli was really helpful today and explained everything clearly in detail.Posted on Google![]()
Stacey B.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Daniel was very understanding and patient with my daughter. I'm greatful for his help and support.
