CPD Standards Office accreditedMental Health Awareness Training
Spot the signs of poor mental health, start a kind conversation and know exactly where to point someone for help.
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Mental Health Awareness Training
You can do mental health awareness training online in the UK with Lift College's Mental Health Awareness Training course. It is 1 hour of learning in 6 short modules, covering how to spot the signs that someone is struggling, start a supportive conversation, understand work-related stress and point people to NHS 111, Samaritans and Shout. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 3 years, and the refresher is free.
Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health. Pressure at work, money worries or life events can affect anyone. Noticing early and talking kindly can make a real difference.
This course builds your confidence to notice when someone is struggling and to start a supportive conversation. You learn how work-related stress arises and what employers must do about it. You learn where to point someone for help, including in a crisis. The course is about awareness and support. It does not teach you to diagnose or treat anyone.
- Explain what mental health is and why it matters at work
- Recognise common signs that someone may be struggling
- Start a supportive conversation and listen without judging
- Describe the employer's duty to assess the risk of work-related stress
- Explain when a mental health condition can count as a disability
- Signpost people to NHS 111, Samaritans and Shout
- Look after your own wellbeing at work
6 short modules, 1 hour in total.
Understanding mental health
What mental health is, how it can change over time and why talking openly helps reduce stigma.
Knowledge checkSpotting the signs
Changes in mood, behaviour, work or attendance that may mean someone is struggling. Why you should not guess at a diagnosis.
Knowledge checkStarting a conversation
Choosing a good moment, asking open questions, listening well and agreeing next steps together.
Knowledge checkStress and the law
The HSE definition of stress, the employer's duty to assess and act on stress risks, and the six HSE Management Standards areas.
Knowledge checkSupport and adjustments
When a mental health condition can be a disability under the Equality Act 2010, and simple adjustments that help people stay in work.
Knowledge checkGetting help and self-care
Where to point someone for help, what to do in a crisis, and how to look after your own wellbeing.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You want to support colleagues who may be struggling
- You manage a team and want to have better wellbeing conversations
- You work in a high-pressure role such as care, education, retail or hospitality
- You want to understand how work-related stress is managed
- Your employer is building a wellbeing programme and wants staff to take part
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate names Mental Health Awareness Training and shows 1 hour of learning. It also shows your completion date and a recommended refresh date 3 years later.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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Which online mental health awareness certificate do employers accept?
Your employer decides the mental health training its staff need, based on its own risk assessment, which HSE says includes work-related stress. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. The content should follow the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the HSE Management Standards and the Equality Act 2010. It should be refreshed on schedule.
Lift College's certificate does each of these: it names Mental Health Awareness Training, shows 1 hour of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 3 years on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free.
Compare providers in our guide to mental health awareness training online in the UK.
The law this course supports
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Requires employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees. HSE says this includes protecting workers from stress at work.
Read the legislation →The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Regulation 3 requires employers to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of risks to their employees' health and safety. HSE says this includes work-related stress.
Read the legislation →Equality Act 2010
A mental health condition can count as a disability if it has a substantial, long-term adverse effect on day-to-day activities. Employers must then make reasonable adjustments.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 3 years. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
How the cost compares
High Speed Training and CPD Online College charge £28.80 to £31.20 for the course. Lift College is £19.99, pay once.
| Provider | Course fee | How you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lift College Lowest cost to start | £19.99pay once | Pay once, no subscription. Training a team? £16.99 a course on a free organisation account |
| High Speed Training | £31.20 | £31.20 |
| CPD Online College | £28.80 | £28.80 |
Prices as shown on each provider's own website.
Buying Mental Health Awareness Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
Check any learner's certificate in our register →
What our learners say
Stories from Lift College learners on our qualifications, in their own words.
“I had been a care assistant for four years without a formal qualification. Lift College made the whole process straightforward, my assessor visited regularly and I completed my Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in just over a year. I was promoted to senior care worker the month after I qualified.”
“My employer was clear, I needed GCSE English to move into a supervisory role. Lift College helped me find the right exam board and an exam centre five minutes from home. Passed grade 4. Got the promotion.”
“My employer needed me to have Level 2 maths before they could register me on the Level 3 apprenticeship programme. Lift College was fast, the tutor was brilliant, and I resit my maths once after a near-miss and passed the second time. The whole thing took twelve weeks.”
Questions about Mental Health Awareness Training
Will this course teach me to diagnose mental health conditions?
No. The course teaches you to notice signs, start a supportive conversation and point people to the right help. Diagnosis and treatment are for health professionals.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Mental Health Awareness Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
What should I do if someone is in crisis?
If a life is at risk, call 999 or go to A&E. In England, people can call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option. Samaritans are free on 116 123, any time.
Is there a text service for mental health support?
Yes. Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text service for anyone in the UK. Text SHOUT to 85258.
What does the law say about stress at work?
HSE says employers have a legal duty to protect workers from stress at work by doing a risk assessment and acting on it. The course explains HSE's six Management Standards areas.
Can a mental health condition be a disability?
Yes, it can. Acas says it counts under the Equality Act 2010 if it has a substantial adverse effect on daily life. It must also last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 1 hour of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Mental Health Awareness Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do mental health awareness training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Mental Health Awareness Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 1 hour of learning in 6 short modules, for every employee, plus managers and team leaders who support their teams. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online mental health awareness training take?
Mental Health Awareness Training is 1 hour of learning in 6 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
How much does Mental Health Awareness Training cost online?
Lift College's Mental Health Awareness Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account. High Speed Training charges £31.20 for its Mental Health Awareness course and CPD Online College £28.80 for its Mental Health Awareness course, from their own websites on 22 October 2026.
How is Mental Health Awareness Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 6 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Mental Health Awareness Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 1 hour of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
Which online mental health awareness certificate do UK employers accept?
Your employer decides the mental health training its staff need, based on its own risk assessment, which HSE says includes work-related stress. A good certificate records the course, hours, completion date and refresh date, and can be verified. Lift College's certificate names Mental Health Awareness Training, shows 1 hour of learning, your completion date and a refresh-by date 3 years on, with a unique number and verification link. The refresher is free. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289).
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