Why train as a Mental Health First Aider with POINT3?
Training as a Mental Health First Aider is an important step in supporting workplace wellbeing. But effective support doesn’t come from training alone – it comes from ongoing connection, shared learning and a community of people committed to looking out for one another.
At POINT3, we believe the role of a Mental Health First Aider should never feel like something you carry on your own. That’s why, when you train with us, you become part of a wider community of MHFAiders who continue learning, sharing experiences and supporting each other long after the training itself has finished.
What do we mean by connection?
In our training sessions we talk a lot about the power of connection and this is something that we work hard to maintain with those that we train with – particularly our Mental Health First Aiders.
Connection is defined by Brené Brown as “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued”. This is a fundamental human need, both in and out of the workplace. And it doesn’t take a lot to build a sense of connection. But, it does take intention.
Brown goes on to complete the definition by saying “…when they can give and receive without judgment, and derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
Not only do we talk about the importance of consciously building connection through our training workshops, but we also intentionally nurture connection within the communities that grow from them.
Meet-Ups for our Mental Health First Aiders
One of the ways we do this is through our quarterly community meet-ups which we run free of charge for everyone who has trained as a Mental Health First Aider with POINT3. These sessions have quickly become something that many MHFAiders really value.
We know that being a Mental Health First Aider can feel isolating at times. It’s a role that often sits alongside your day job, and supporting others can be emotionally demanding. Without the right support, it can even lead to compassion fatigue – a form of burnout that can affect those in helping roles.
Our quarterly meet-ups are designed to give MHFAiders a safe space to connect, share and reflect together – to hear different perspectives, learn from one another, and explore the real challenges they’re facing in their workplaces.
We also use these sessions to refresh key skills and knowledge, revisiting core MHFA principles such as ALGEE, while shining a spotlight on a specific topic or challenge.
A space to learn and share
In one of our recent meet-ups, held around Time to Talk Day in February, we shone a spotlight on Occupational Burnout.
Together, the conversation expanded and we explored questions such as:
- How do you recognise when someone may be struggling if you don’t see them in person?
- What can you do when colleagues don’t approach you proactively?
- How can organisations promote MHFAiders as a visible and trusted resource internally?
- What are some practical ways to build and sustain a MHFA network within your organisation?
One insight that came through strongly was that while training Mental Health First Aiders is a powerful step, it requires ongoing intention and leadership to ensure the initiative becomes more than a tick-box exercise. When MHFAiders feel connected and supported, the role becomes far more sustainable and far more impactful.
Our meet-ups are a value-add exclusive for our trained MHFAiders and they reflect a core belief at POINT3 – that our support doesn’t start and end with the training itself.
If you’re a Mental Health First Aider with POINT3, look out for your next quarterly meet-up and we hope to see you there!
Future MHFA Training Dates with POINT3
If you’re considering MHFA training but aren’t yet part of our community – find out more about our training here. It’s about connection as much as the valuable skills that you will learn.
Here are the details about future MHFA and Burnout Prevention training:
- MHFA Refresher course – 15 April 2026, 1pm – 5pm – £175+VATpp
- Burnout Prevention Training – 14 May 2026, 9am – 1pm – £175+VATpp
We’ve included here details about our Burnout Prevention Training as Burnout was cited the biggest business risk for 2026 by HR professionals.
As part of our B Corp commitment, we offer a small number of fully funded training places in each course for individuals or organisations who may not otherwise have the budget to participate – no questions asked.
Get in touch with us here if you know someone who would be interested in this.