Welcome to Positively Mental Health
We deliver online Mental Health First Aid courses designed to support individuals, workplaces, and communities across the UK.
Online Mental Health First Aid Training to Help You Support Others
Our Mental Health First Aid courses are delivered to a consistently high standard, with an emphasis on creating a supportive, engaging learning environment where everyone feels comfortable to ask questions and take part.
Our mission is to improve mental health for all by training individuals to become Mental Health First Aiders, enabling them to make a meaningful difference where they work and live.
Founded by Bebba Smithers MSc, PG Cert., Positively Mental Health is a founder-led training provider that combines evidence-based practice with a thoughtful, practical approach to learning.
Two-Day Online Mental Health First Aid Training Course
Our two-day online course is fully accredited and supported by MHFA England®.
Along with interactive training and certification, you will receive a full support pack, including the MHFA England® Mental Health First Aid manual, the MHFAider Support App®, and the Shout text service.
Upon completing this course, you will be ready to start your journey as a practicing Mental Health First Aider, in your workplace or everyday life.
What is Mental Health?
It's Part of Everyone's Everyday Life
Mental health is part of everyone’s life - it affects how we think, feel, and act each day. Just like physical health, it can be strong and steady, challenging at times, or develop into a longer-term condition.
Good mental health helps us cope with challenges and stay connected, while poor mental health can make everyday tasks feel harder. When these difficulties last longer or have a bigger impact, they may be considered mental ill health.
Mental Health First Aiders are trained to recognise when someone may be experiencing poor mental health and to offer first-level support and early intervention.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aiders are trained to spot when someone might be struggling and offer friendly, first-level support.
They listen with empathy, have supportive conversations that reduce stigma, and help guide people to professional help.
They also respect boundaries and confidentiality, practise self-care, and use tools like the MHFAider Support App® and the Shout text service, with ongoing opportunities to build their skills.
Our Mental Health First Aid Course Instructor
Bebba Smithers, MSc, PG Cert
Positively Mental Health is led by Bebba Smithers, an experienced Mental Health First Aid instructor with over 31 years of experience in NHS Senior Medical Educational Management.
She has delivered MHFA training to NHS teams, educators, charities, military personnel, and corporate organisations.
Passionate about improving mental wellbeing, Bebba creates welcoming, research-informed courses that build confidence, skills, and meaningful understanding. Known for excellent feedback, she empowers participants to have difficult conversations and make positive change in their workplaces and communities.