Mental Health Champions Training Course

Who Would Benefit

This course is suitable for all as a one-day mental health awareness and skills course to provide employees with the best practices for becoming Mental Health Champions.

Course Description

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

Everyone who completes the course receives:

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 a Mental Health Champion

A copy of the Line Managers' Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill-health

CPD points: 6
Training Course Category: Healthcare
Recommended No. of Days: 1 day
Training Course Location: To be determined by Client

Learning Outcomes

Employees will gain:

Knowledge and confidence to provide Mental Health First Aid for the most common mental health issues
An understanding of how to help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive well-being
A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

The Programme Includes:

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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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-judgmentally

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