MHFA certificate 

Become a MHFA Champion on a one day Mental Health course. Learning takes place through a medley of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. Our trainers are experienced and create a safe and supportive learning environment that is easy to follow and engaging. 

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Recommended for

Anyone who would like to enhance their mental health knowledge.

Strongly recommended for anyone within line management.

 

You will gain

• An understanding of common mental health issues 

• Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness

• Ability to spot signs of mental ill health  

• Confidence to approach someone who is experiencing mental ill health and signpost to support

• Understanding of how to help build a mentally healthy workplace and challenge stigma

• Knowledge to support positive wellbeing

 

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• 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

 

 

Course Outline - Two sessions split over one day

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Session One

• 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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Session Two

• Suicide 

• 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-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

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For our two day Mental Health First Aider Course which is more in-depth and qualifies you as a full Mental Health First Aider please see Mental Health First Aider 

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Available as private group training for 8 or more people on your chosen dates.You can also book individual places on our open access courses;

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MHFA England Mental Health Champion

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Wednesday 14th June 2023

09:30 - 17:00, hosted on Zoom

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MHFA England value this training at £200pp and we currently

have places available for £185pp

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This course is highly recommended for anyone within line management. We train in-house for groups of 6 or more people – get in touch for a bespoke proposal and info pack. 

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