MHFA CHAMPIONS (one day)
Ideal for: Anyone with people management responsibilities
Length: One day
Course Cost: £200 per person
Our MHFA Champions Course for managers qualifies you as an MHFA Champion. Mental Health First Aid Champions have:
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An understanding of common mental health issues
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Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
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Ability to spot signs of mental ill-health
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Skills to support positive wellbeing
What to expect from the course:
This one-day course will cover:
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The basics of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and how to implement a step-by-step action plan in a mental health crisis.
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An in-depth look at key skills to utilise when using MFHA, such as non-judgemental listening.
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Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders, as well as other mental health issues such as eating disorders, self-harm and psychosis.
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Key information about mental health stigma and discrimination, how it can present and how to combat it.
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Early warning signs of mental ill-health plus early intervention techniques.
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Workplace wellness information and stress management skills for building a mentally healthy workplace.
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The link between mental ill-health, alcohol, and other substances.
Through group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan. We can deliver MHFA Champions training to a maximum of 16 people per course so the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
Why MHFA Champions are important in the workplace
MHFA Champions training mean managers can look after their team, as well as their workload.
If employees fear prejudices and stigma when it comes to discussing their own mental health, Mental Health First Aid Champions training is the first step to altering perceptions, instigating trust and understanding how to access the appropriate professional help.
Managers can be well-positioned to spot warning signs and symptoms of mental ill-health. For example, an employee’s change in persona. Within MHFA Champions training, managers will develop skills to recognise signs and symptoms of mental ill-health. MHFA Champions will gain a thorough understanding of how to create a mentally healthy workplace, and have the knowledge and confidence to support positive wellbeing.
In addition, managers will be able to identify areas of their business that could be improved to promote positive wellbeing. Upon completion of the MHFA Champions course, all participants retain a copy of the Line Managers’ Resource. This resource includes support plans for how to manage and aid a staff member who may be suffering from mental ill-health.
Mental Health Champions are at the front line of supporting staff and enable them to talk honestly and openly about any troubles they may be experiencing. They can help to minimise workplace stigma and discrimination, depression, anxiety disorders and other common mental health issues or stress at work.
Upon completion of the course, everyone receives:
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An MHFA manual to keep and refer to whenever they need it
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A certificate to say they are an Mental Health Champion
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A copy of the Line Managers’ Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill-health.
