Mental Health First Aid Champion

SHE

MHC01

This course can be enjoyed by everyone but designed for those who wish to become more aware of mental health and become a mental health champion, ideally supervisors or line managers.

The course aims to give delegates an understanding of mental health and wellbeing, develop skills to enable delegates to spot the signs of mental ill health issues. Develop skills to support positive Mental Health and wellbeing. Offering guidance to signpost to appropriate professional help. Developing your understanding of how you can create and maintain a healthier and more productive workforce. How you provide initial help while being mindful of your own wellbeing

The course explores the significance of mental health in the workplace including workplace stress, and common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. It addresses stigma and discrimination, substance use, early warning signs, and introduces the ALGEE action plan for providing support. In addition it focuses on recovery and promoting positive Mental Health and developing a personal action plan for Mental Health awareness and wellbeing in the workplace.

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

1 day