MHFA - Adult Mental Health Awareness Champion

Yes, this course is accredited and certified by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England (MHFA). This means every training provider advertising this course on this site must be an approved centre. In most cases the awarding body will audit the centre to ensure the correct standard of teaching.

Category: Mental-Health · Level: Beginner

Adult Mental Health First Aid - 1 Day ... The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support ... issues and the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness. ... On completion of the course, delegates will receive a Mental Health First Aid Champion certificate.

This one day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies employees as MHFA Champions.

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

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

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. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance to say they are an MHFA Champion