Mental Health First Aid Training for Construction
Construction is tough, skilled and proud work. It can also mean long hours, time away from home, pressure to hit deadlines and a culture where people don’t always talk about how they’re feeling. Our MHFA England courses give your people the skills and confidence to spot when a colleague is struggling, start the conversation and point them towards help.
4.9 from 90 Google reviewsWhy it matters in construction
Official figures show that men in lower-skilled construction jobs are around three times more likely to die by suicide than the average man (ONS analysis for Public Health England). ONS figures for 2021 put the construction suicide rate at 34 per 100,000 workers, the highest since that analysis began (Construction Management).
Behind every one of those numbers is a family, a team and a site that will never be the same. A trained Mental Health First Aider on site won’t fix everything, but they can be the person who notices, asks and listens.
Trusted by construction firms
We’ve trained teams at Krol Corlett Construction and the construction group Momentum.
Which course is right for your site?
- 2-day MHFA England Mental Health First Aider course: for the people who’ll be your named MHFAiders on each site or shift.
- 1-day MHFA Champion course: awareness and confidence for supervisors, foremen and site managers.
- Half-day Refresher: keeps your MHFAiders’ skills and certificates up to date every three years.
- Suicide intervention courses: for teams who want deeper skills in suicide first aid.
Online or face to face, you choose
- Live online: ideal for teams spread across sites and offices. Run by Richie or one of our associate MHFA England instructors.
- Face to face for groups of 6 or more: we come to your workplace or a venue anywhere in the UK. Travel and accommodation are added to your quote where needed.
Plan cover across your sites
Sites change, shifts rotate and people move between projects. Think about cover on every site and every shift, not just head office. Our guides on how many Mental Health First Aiders you need and what an MHFA Lead does will help you plan it.
What learners say
“His delivery of the course content was both concise and informative, exceeding all my expectations.”
Chilufya Chitindi, SCADA, Grid Automation and BESS Specialist
“Your expertise and engaging approach made the session both informative and enjoyable.”
Holli Jay Farthing, Industrial Recruitment Manager, Imperial Personnel
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Why train with Mental Health & Life
- Over 1,000 people trained across the UK
- Rated 4.9 from 90 Google reviews
- Rising Star winner, Business Awards UK 2025
- MHFA England Instructor Member, delivering the official MHFA England courses
Your questions answered
Is mental health first aid a legal requirement?
Not yet. But employers do have a legal duty to assess and manage the risk of work-related stress, and MHFA England’s new Workplace Standards set out what good mental health first aid looks like.
Can you train our team on site?
Yes, for groups of 6 to 16, at your site, your offices or a venue nearby, anywhere in the UK.
Can our site teams do it online?
Yes. Our live online courses work well for teams spread across different sites.
Ready to train your site teams?
Tell us how many people you’d like to train and where, and we’ll send you a quote. Or call us on 020 3984 9825.
