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
Cost
| Per Person | £200 |
| Group Rate (10-16 participants) |
£2,000 |
In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.
Format
- This is a one day course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
- We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A digital manual to refer to whenever you need it
- An interactive digital workbook to support your learning throughout the course
- A digital certificate of attendance to say you are now an MHFA Champion
Course Structure
Session 1
- About mental health first aid
- About mental health and stress in the workplace
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Other mental health issues (eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis)
- Alcohol, drugs and mental health
Session 2
- Applying the MHFA action plan: ALGEE
- Suicide
- Recovery
- Building a mentally healthy workplace
- Action planning
This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.