Format

• This is a one day course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing

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

• We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
   

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are an MHFA Champion

• A manual to refer to whenever you need it

• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
   

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

£185 Per Person

Group discount available