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Mental Health First Aid Champions Training

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The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Champion course by MHFA England is a one-day training designed to give you the knowledge and skills to support mental health at work or in your community. You’ll gain a better understanding of mental health, explore common conditions, and learn how to spot early signs of mental health issues in others. 

Delegates who attend this course will qualify as a MHFA Champion. MHFA Champions have:

  • An understanding of common mental health issues
  • Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
  • Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
  • Skills to support positive wellbeing

Please note that as a qualified Mental Health First Aider, or someone who has undertaken a Mental Health First Aid course, you will not be able diagnose or treat, but you can identify symptoms of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, amongst other challenges, and encourage someone to seek professional help. These courses do not teach you to be a counsellor or therapist but will empower you to react and signpost when someone in mental distress may need professional help.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to support employees’ mental health, especially those with management or supervisory responsibilities.

Please note, this course does not qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider. 

Pre-requisites

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

Course content

This course covers: 

Session 1:

  • About Mental Health First Aid
  • About mental health and stress in the workplace
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
  • Early warning signs of mental ill health
  • Alcohol, drugs and mental health

 

Session 2:

  • Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
  • Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis
  • Suicide
  • Action 2: Listen and communicate non-judgementally
  • Action 3: Give support and information
  • Action 4: Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
  • Action 5: Encourage other supports
  • Recovery
  • Building a mentally healthy workplace
  • Action planning for using MHFA

Duration

The Mental Health First Aid Champions Training course takes one-day to complete.

Assessment

There is no assessment for this course.

Outcome / Next Steps

A certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course. 

For those wishing to further their knowledge, Make UK provide a range health and safety courses. Please contact us to learn more.

Delivery method

This course is provided in-company, for a group of people from your organisation at a time and date to suit. Please do get in touch if this would be of interest to you.

Benefits of Mental Health First Aid Champions Training

For the learner 

  • Obtain valuable knowledge and skills
  • Helps your organisation progress and improve
  • Supports academic and career progression

For the business

  • Ensure your organisation has valuable in-house expertise
  • Protect your people from harm
  • Attract and retain talent by supporting workforce wellbeing

More details

This course is provided by our trusted partner Siren.