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Mental Health Champion Training

Course Overview

Through a mix of group activities, presentations and discussions, the MHFA Champions course is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Course Content

This course will provide:

• An understanding of common mental health issues 
• Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
• Ability to spot signs of mental ill health and help to reduce stigma in the workplace
• Skills to support the MHFAiders® and promote positive wellbeing

Our MHFA instructors deliver training in two sections, with a focus in the afternoon on application of the learnt skills. 

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

 

Session 2 

• Alcohol, drugs and mental health
• Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with 
  any crisis including 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

What happens next?
Once you have clicked above and sent us your enquiry, our team of advisors will then review your specific needs and email the details that best suit you. We may need to contact you to clarify requirements prior to processing the enquiry.