Become an MHFA Champion
The MHFA Champions Course is designed for line managers and team leaders. During the course, delegates will learn to recognise the early warning signs of mental ill-health, offer support and drive cultural change around wellbeing in the workplace. Make mental health awareness part of your leadership toolkit, today.
MHFA Champions
Ideal for: Anyone with people-management responsibilities
Course length: One day
Cost: £200pp
What you’ll learn during the MHFA Champions Course:
The basics of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and how to implement a step-by-step action plan in a mental health crisis
An in-depth look at key skills to utilise when using MHFA, such as non-judgemental listening
Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders, as well as eating disorders, self-harm and psychosis
Key information about mental health stigma and discrimination, how it can present and how to combat it
Early warning signs of mental ill-health, plus early intervention techniques
Workplace wellness information and stress-management skills for building a mentally healthy workplace
The link between mental ill-health, alcohol and other substances
MHFA Champions will gain an understanding of:
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
Why Become an MHFA Mental Health Champion?
A Mental Health Champions Course equips learners with the skills and confidence to start conversations and raise awareness around mental health in the workplace. Mental Health Champions can lead and educate their colleagues and co-workers
around Mental Health in the workplace, enabling positive discussions and an open culture around mental health at work. Mental Health. Champions don’t need any prior experience of working with mental health, or any lived experience
of mental health issues, just a willingness to raise awareness and a desire to support positive mental health in the workplace.
After the course, delegates will receive:
Everyone who completes the MHFA Champions Course will receive:
A certificate to say you are an MHFA Champion
A workbook which includes a toolkit to help support your own mental health
A digital manual to refer to whenever needed
A reference card for the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
Contact Us To Book Your Place
Don’t hesitate to contact us to ask about our courses, book your place on one of our courses or enquire with us about bespoke training sessions for your organisation. We look forward to hearing from you!
