Mental Health Champion

Developed by MHFA England, this one-day course qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aid champions. Delegates will gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses and be given the confidence to promote mental health awareness. The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support positive wellbeing for themselves and others.

Syllabus

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

Duration

1 Day

Assessment

A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

Certification

A Mental Health Champion certificate will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.

This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

On-Site Training Costs:-

First 3 candidates:        £180 (each)

Additional candidates:  £40 (each)

On-site course costs are based on a minimum equivalent of 3 paying candidates

Please note:

Further discounts may be negotiable subject to filling various late vacant dates.

All on-site courses are subject to £30 travelling costs within a 50 mile radius.

Courses outside the 50 mile radius will be determined at the time of booking.

(Prices are subject to VAT at the current rate)