MHFA Champion

Intro

This one day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you:

  • 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
Mental Health First Aid Champion - MHFA England

On completion of this course, you will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance to say you are an MHFA Champion
  • A manual to refer to whenever you need it
  • A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
  • A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

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
  • Suicide
  • Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
    • Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis
    • 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
  Third Sector, Education & Community Organisations Statutory and Business
Per Person £125 £175
Group Rate
(8-16 participants)		 £1360 £2000

In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.

This course requires a minimum of 8 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.

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