David Whiting
About David Whiting
David Whiting is an Associate Trainer with extensive experience in mental health training and consultancy, currently working with multiple organizations since 2016. He specializes in developing tailored mental health and stress management courses and has a background in criminology and emergency preparedness.
Work at Mind
David Whiting has served as an Associate Trainer at Mind since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and delivering training programs aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and support within various organizations. His work at Mind emphasizes the importance of mental health and stress management, contributing to the overall wellbeing of participants.
Education and Expertise
David Whiting studied at the University of Leicester, where he earned an MSc in Community Safety from the Department of Criminology between 2003 and 2005. He also completed a course at City & Guilds, achieving a qualification in Understanding Suicide Interventions in 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in mental health training and consultancy.
Background in Mental Health Training
Since 2017, David Whiting has been an Associate Instructor at Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England, where he provides training focused on mental health first aid techniques. He has also been involved with Suicide First Aid (SFA) UK as an Associate Tutor since 2021, delivering specialized training in suicide prevention and intervention. His extensive experience in mental health training spans various sectors, including public, private, and charity organizations.
Consultancy and Training Roles
David Whiting holds multiple consultancy and training roles across various organizations. He has been an Associate Consultant at Samarkand Group since 2016 and an Associate Tutor at the British Safety Council since 2019. Additionally, he provides consultancy services in emergency preparedness and response, particularly within the UK civil nuclear industry. His work includes developing bespoke mental health and stress management courses tailored to the needs of different organizations.
Professional Experience
David Whiting has a diverse professional background, including a previous role as Fire and Rescue Assessment Manager at the Audit Commission from 2008 to 2010. He has also worked with CrisisCast as a crisis management trainer and consultant since 2015. His experience encompasses delivering training and consultancy services to high-risk industries, government organizations, and the education sector, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing.