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Mental Health First Aid Champions Training

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It’s suitable for anyone who wants to support employees’ mental health, especially those with management or supervisory responsibilities.

Course Content

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


Pre-requisites

Assessment

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Career Progression:

Delegates who attend this course will qualify as a Mental Health First Aid Champion. MHFA Champions have:

  • 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