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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 course. It is specifically designed for in-company delivery to equip groups of employees with the skills and confidence to support positive mental health in the workplace.

By training Mental Health First Aid Champions across your organisation, you can strengthen awareness, encourage early conversations, and help create a culture where people feel supported before issues escalate.

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

Who should attend?

Ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders and employees who want to play an active role in supporting workplace wellbeing, this course helps organisations build a network of trained champions who can contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Please note, this course does not qualify learners as a Mental Health First Aider. For more details on this, see: Mental Health First Aider Training | Make UK.

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.

Please note that as 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.