MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER TRAINING (8 CPD HOURS)
✓ Accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK
✓ CPD Accreditation | International Recognition | Formal CPD Points Awarded Upon Completion
(COHORT 1 - CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER, 2026)
This training is accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK and contributes to ongoing professional development for individuals working within helping professions, community services, education, healthcare, leadership, and related fields.
Mental health challenges are present in every family, workplace, school, and community, yet many people still feel unsure about how to respond when someone is struggling emotionally or psychologically. In many African and Black communities, including Nigerian contexts, distress is often misunderstood, minimized, spiritualized without support, or left unaddressed until it becomes a crisis.
This training is designed to bridge that gap by equipping participants with practical, clear, and culturally relevant skills to offer initial support, recognize warning signs, and guide individuals toward appropriate help. It is specifically tailored to reflect the lived realities, cultural beliefs, family systems, and community dynamics within Black and African populations, both locally and in the diaspora.
It is not about turning participants into therapists, but about empowering everyday people to respond safely, appropriately, and effectively.
Credibility
This is a structured, facilitator-led training developed by mental health professionals with experience in clinical practice, community mental health, trauma-informed care, and behavioural support. The training is grounded in established mental health first aid principles and adapted to reflect Black, African, and diasporic realities, including cultural beliefs, stigma, spirituality, family structures, and systemic barriers to care.
This training carries 8 CPD hours upon successful completion of the full program.
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion after completing the 8-hour training delivered over 2 days within a 2-week period. The certificate may be used to support continuing professional development requirements where applicable, depending on individual professional body guidelines.
Why You Should Take This Course?
Many people want to help others who are struggling but do not know what to say or do. In many Black and African communities, conversations about mental health are often limited, making it harder for individuals to recognize distress or seek support early.
This course provides a clear, practical framework for responding to mental health concerns in a culturally sensitive and realistic way. It helps you understand how to support someone without judgment, how to recognize when professional help is needed, and how to respond confidently in situations involving emotional distress or crisis.
It also challenges common misconceptions and equips you to respond in ways that promote safety, dignity, cultural awareness, and recovery.
Who This Course Is For?
This training is designed for anyone who interacts with people in personal, professional, or community settings, especially within Black and African communities, including:
- Teachers and school staff
- Parents and caregivers
- Faith leaders
- Workplace managers and employees
- Community leaders
- NGO and humanitarian workers
- Youth workers
- Healthcare support staff
- Volunteers and support workers
- Anyone interested in mental health awareness and support
No prior mental health training is required.
Benefits of the Training
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what mental health first aid means and their role in it
- Recognize early signs of mental health challenges
- Respond appropriately to emotional distress situations
- Communicate with empathy and without judgment
- Apply a simple and structured mental health first aid action plan
- Know when and how to refer someone for professional help
- Set healthy boundaries while supporting others
- Build confidence in handling sensitive conversations
- Contribute to safer families, workplaces, schools, and communities within Black and African contexts
You do not need to be a mental health professional to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. With the right knowledge and skills, you can be the person who notices, listens, and responds when it matters most.
This training equips you to do exactly that, confidently, safely, and compassionately.
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