Choosing the course that's right for you.
Mental Health Champions Course (MHFA accredited)
Suitable for all as the one day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies employees as MHFA Champions.
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Everyone who completes the course receives:
- A manual to refer to whenever they need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health
- A certificate of attendance to say they are an MHFA Champion
- A copy of the Line Managers' Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill health
- CPD points: 6
- Course Category: Healthcare
- Recommended No. of Days: 1 day
- Is this course accredited by MHFA?: Yes
- Course Location: To be determined by Client
For more information contact Chris Dalzell
Tel: 0333 5777 144
Employees will gain:
- Knowledge and confidence to provide Mental Health First Aid for the most common mental health issues
- An understanding of how to help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive well-being
- A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
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
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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-judgmentally
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
