Mental Health Champion (1 Day)

This one day Mental Health awareness and skills course from MHFA England gives:

  • 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

What to expect

Numbers are limited to up to 16 people per course so that I can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

The day includes a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. You will get a manual to keep and refer to whenever you need it, and on completion you’ll get a certificate to say you are an MHFA Champion.

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

This course includes much of the learning of the full Mental Health First Aid course but with less opportunity for discussion or practice – however it can be a good alternative if you are unable to commit the time or cost of the two day course.

However it is important to be aware that it does not qualify you to be an MHFA England MHFAider – or be eligible for the MHFA England MHFA Refresher Course – in case your employer requires this certification.

The course can be delivered Face to Face or Online. Online Courses are generally delivered via Zoom – either in one day or over two half day sessions. If this is a problems other platforms can be considered.

Cost: MHFA England Standard Rate: £200 per person (No VAT added)
Discounts may be available for early booking or special circumstances.

Open online courses may be listed here:
https://slongmhfa.com/events/ However if there are none there please still contact me to see if we can arrange something to suit.

If you are interested in a course for your staff or members of your workplace or organisation, contact me for more details and a quote.