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