1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year
Mental illness is the second-largest source of burden of disease in England. Mental illnesses are more common, long-lasting and impactful than other health conditions. But approximately only 1 in 8 adults who need help are currently getting any kind of treatment.
You are more likely to come across someone having suicidal thoughts than someone having a heart attack.
Would you know how to help?
Become a mental health first aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course. It teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA England training won’t teach you to be a therapist. But just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis. MHFA England courses are for everyone aged 16 upwards and every course is delivered by a quality assured Instructor Member who has attended an MHFA England Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, and is trained to keep people safe and supported while they learn.
We provide both in person and online courses taught by James Chapman, an accredited Instructor Member, approved by MHFA England to deliver Adult and Youth MHFA courses.
What our clients say
James delivered Youth Mental Health First Aid training for our staff at YouthBuild Ventures UK, and it was genuinely one of the most useful sessions we’ve had. The training was clear, practical, and immediately relevant to the work we do. He introduced us to simple but powerful tools like HALT and the stress bucket exercise, which quickly became things we could use with our young people in real time.
Cian Flood, Senior Youth Development Officer – YouthBuild Ventures UK
Because the staff training was so strong, we brought James back in to run sessions directly with the young people on our YouthBuild programme. His personality, honesty, and the way he linked his own lived experience to mental health created a space where our young people felt comfortable opening up about things they usually keep to themselves. Many of them said afterwards that it was the first time they’d talked openly about how they were feeling.
The impact of his work has stayed with both the team and the young people. We’re really grateful for the way James connected with us and for the practical tools he left us with
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I have had the privilege of both online and face to face sessions led by James and all I can say is both experiences were a game changer! James not only is knowledgeable, professional and respectful, but he allows for those that feel comfortable to share their life experiences.
I first had my online session with James in May 2022, and I was so impressed that when there was the opportunity for training within the organisation, without hesitation I mentioned James!
James held a session in October 2025 and all the participants spoke after about how much they enjoyed the course and wanted the opportunity to further their knowledge. Therefore a further course has been booked and will be held in April 26!
I believe all organisations would benefit from attending this course and of course everyone needs the opportunity to meet with James. James is the modern day superhero
Louise McKain, HR Administrator – Sutton Coldfield Group Practice