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MHFA® Mental Health First Aid Training & Neurodiversity CPD Courses

Support your workplace with evidence-based, accredited training. Our Registered Nurses deliver MHFA® Mental Health First Aid courses alongside CPD-accredited Neurodiversity training, available online or in person across the UK.

Sanitas Hub delivers accredited MHFA® Mental Health First Aid training and CPD-accredited Neurodiversity courses to organisations across the UK. Led by Christina James — a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has trained over 4,000 people — our programmes equip your team with the skills to recognise, understand, and support both mental health and neurodivergent needs in the workplace.

From MHFA® training to practical neurodiversity education, we help organisations create safer, more inclusive environments where every employee can thrive.

Empower your teams with the skills to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health and neurodiversity needs confidently and safely.

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Christina explains what we do and how our training supports workplaces across the UK.

Our Courses

2 Days · Online

MHFA® Mental Health First Aid

The flagship MHFA® England accredited course. Covers depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide. You will learn the ALGEE action plan and become a certified Mental Health First Aider®.

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1 Day · Online or In-Person

MHFA® Champion

A light-touch introduction to mental health awareness. Understand common workplace mental health issues, tackle stigma, and learn how to support colleagues. You will receive a Champion certificate from MHFA® England.

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Half Day · Online or In-Person

MHFA® Mental Health Skills for Managers

A four-hour MHFA® England accredited course for people managers. Build the confidence and practical skills to have meaningful mental health conversations and support your team before issues escalate.

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Half Day · Online or In-Person

MHFA® Awareness

A 4.5-hour introductory course raising awareness of mental health. Gain a basic understanding of common mental health issues and learn how to reduce stigma. Certified by MHFA® England.

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4 Sessions · Online or In-Person

MHFA® for Managers

A comprehensive 14-hour MHFA® England accredited programme for managers. Delivered across four sessions, you will qualify as a certified MHFAider® — equipped to support your team's mental health with confidence, skill and appropriate boundaries.

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Half Day · Online or In-Person

MHFA® Refresher

Already completed an MHFA® course? Update your knowledge with modern best practices and refresh your skills. A 4.5-hour course designed to keep your certification current.

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Flexible · Online or In-Person

Bespoke Workshops

Tailored mental health training designed around your organisation's specific needs. Topics include PTSD, eating disorders, dementia, remote working, and industry-specific mental health challenges.

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4 Hours · Online or In-Person

MHFA Plus

An advanced 4-hour practical training programme for qualified Mental Health First Aiders. Build confidence through professionally guided role-play scenarios with an experienced actor, and receive personalised video feedback.

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1 Day · Online or In-Person

Neurodiversity Champion Course

A practical, evidence-based 7-hour CPD programme helping organisations understand and support neurodivergent employees.

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Online or In-Person

Neurodiversity Awareness Training

An accessible, practical introduction to neurodiversity — helping teams understand, support and include neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace.

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Online or In-Person

1-1 Football Mental Performance Coaching

Build confidence, handle pressure and improve your performance on the pitch — 1-1 mental performance coaching with Christina James, Registered Mental Health Nurse.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

Neurodiversity & Autism Awareness — Immersive VR Training

Immersive VR-based neurodiversity and autism awareness training — building empathy and understanding by letting teams experience the world through a neurodivergent lens.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: Language, Bias & Better Communication at Work

A practical 2-hour interactive workshop for senior leaders, HR and managers on how everyday workplace language shapes bias, stigma, and psychological safety — with immediately applicable tools for clearer, more inclusive communication.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

Immersive VR Neurodiversity Experience

A 2-hour immersive VR experience helping organisations understand sensory processing and inclusive support, with hands-on workplace tools and a wellbeing survey.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: CBT Skills for Managers & HR – Supporting Mental Health at Work

A practical 2-hour workshop introducing CBT-informed skills for managers, HR and senior leaders — helping you recognise signs of poor mental health and respond with confidence, without stepping into a clinical role.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: Positive Thinking & Stress Management at Work

A practical 2-hour workshop using CBT-informed tools to help staff recognise stress, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and build realistic, resilient ways of working — not surface-level positive thinking.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: Difficult Conversations at Work

A practical 2-hour workshop for managers, HR and leaders — giving you a clear 3-step framework and the communication skills to handle performance, behaviour and wellbeing conversations with confidence and calm.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: Stress & Burnout Management at Work

A practical 2-hour workshop for individuals, managers and HR — helping you spot the difference between stress, pressure and burnout, and giving you CBT-informed tools to reduce impact and build team resilience.

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2 Hours · Online or In-Person

2-Hour Workshop: Managing Conflict in the Workplace

A practical 2-hour workshop for managers, HR and leaders — giving you a clear Notice–Name–Navigate–Next steps framework and the communication tools to resolve workplace conflict early, before it escalates.

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Consultancy · On-site or Remote

Workplace Mental Health Consultancy

Professional mental health consultancy to help your organisation build a healthier workplace — from return-to-work support to Equality Act compliance.

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Christina James in a training session

Christina James

Christina pursued mental health nursing after witnessing loved ones experience mental health difficulties. After years working as a psychiatric nurse in clinical and community settings, she recognised that the people closest to those affected could play a meaningful role in recovery.

In 2014 she became an MHFA® Instructor and has since trained over 4,000 people — from government departments to large corporates. She is a speaker for the Royal College of Nursing and holds qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Interventions and Education & Training.

4,000+ People Trained
Since 2014 MHFA® Instructor
RMN Registered Mental Health Nurse
MHFA® England Instructor Member

What People Say

Last week I became certified as a Neurodiversity Champion, thanks to Sanitas Hub, after some brilliant training. The work starts now — time to practise what we preach and bring these promises to life. I am excited to keep learning, listening, and advocating for a workplace where everyone feels seen and supported.
Claire Lomas, Internal Web Editor, Volkswagen UK
It was great to spend time learning practical skills with Christina James and approaches to better support colleagues who may be experiencing mental health challenges. The training was a great reminder of how important it is to create workplaces where people feel safe to talk, where support is visible, and where we actively look out for one another. Small conversations and simple acts of support can make a real difference and help break down the stigma.
Craig Hardaker, Director of People & Culture
Starting off 2025 right. With the fantastic training from Christina James at Sanitas Hub, I feel confident in doing so.
Brittany Garrett
The MHFA course is one I have wanted to study for a long time and I found it a very informative and educating course.
Rachel Warburton
I thoroughly enjoyed the mental health first aid course led by Christina James. I would attend any course that Christina was leading.
Anya Darlow
I can not recommend this course too highly, it takes very difficult subjects and puts an honest, personal touch to them. If you are looking to understand mental health better, this is the place for you.
Matthew Burrows
Thanks, Christina – I really enjoyed the course. You have a wonderful warmth which made me feel very comfortable and able to ask questions.
Anonymous
The course was very interesting, in depth, thought provoking. Christina was on hand to facilitate group chat and make sure that we were all on track.
Alexandra Palmer-Bench
What a fabulous trainer. So personable, knowledgeable and ensures that she talks to people on a level that we all understand.
Andrea Turton
Five stars\! I strongly recommend the Mental Health First-Aider two-day course\! It is absolutely priceless training.
Gabbi Rowbottom
Our company hired Sanitas Hub to do a mental health first aid course. Christina was very knowledgeable about the subject matter being an experienced mental health nurse.
Mrs Snape
Christina was a dynamic and engaging instructor. She was very approachable and encouraged attendees to engage with material in a meaningful way, which enhanced the learning experience. A very valuable course.
Hannah
I recommend this course to absolutely everyone. It is something that you will use in day to day life. I definitely will be encouraging my organisation to make more bookings for as many people as possible. Christina is a truly amazing person who delivered the course perfectly. It was totally above and beyond what I expected\!
Rachel Barbara-Louise
When I had my training with Christina I found it to be an 'eye opening' experience. I found out a lot about myself that was maybe hidden beneath the surface. This was an experience I wasn't expecting but I'm so pleased it happened. I'm now a better version of myself and am able and willing to help others that previously I would have steered away from.
Jon Plumb
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5.0 — Based on Google Reviews
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A week ago

I recently completed a three-day training course with Christina James at Sanitas Hub to become a Mental Health First Aid practitioner and Neurodiversity Champion, and I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Christina delivered the training with exceptional professionalism while maintaining a warm, approachable, and supportive atmosphere throughout.

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Karen G
8 months ago

I attended the 2 day Mental Health First Aider training with Christina at Sanitas Hub. The delivery of the course was exceptional and she really brought the subject to life. Despite it being taught virtually for the 2 days, I was completely engaged and despite some tough subjects, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to join this course.

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Leila Odell
A year ago

I have just completed the MHFA course with Sanitas Hub, provided by Christina James and it was brilliant. She was an amazing instructor, gave lots of real life experiences and brought a positive energy to a difficult subject. Christina was understanding, and provided lots of extra information you cannot find online or in books. I would highly recommend her courses to others.

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Helen Varney
A year ago

Christina James is an excellent instructor. After the MHFA course I feel more confident in helping others successfully and most importantly ensuring my own mental health is ok in the process. When it comes to any other related courses or refreshers I would definitely seek her as a tutor!

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Jennifer McCabe
8 months ago

Highly recommend this course with Christina, she is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to mental health. A very informative & interactive two day training session. Care is taken when heavy subjects are undertaken to make sure everyone takes sufficient breaks & is doing ok. I thoroughly enjoyed it & feel like I have the skills required to go forward as an MHFA.

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Rebecca Bostock
A year ago

The course has been lovely, it was very useful to learn the material in the context of Christina's real world lived experience with some of the conditions mentioned on the course, and invaluable to find out best practice tips when approaching such cases. The format was brilliant and interaction in the group was very helpful.

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