Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Champion : Derby, Classroom
Tuesday 3rd September , 09:00 – 17:00
Overview
Accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently support mental health in the workplace and effectively guide a person towards the right mental health support.
Learning Outcomes
This one-day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you:
- An understanding of common mental health issues
- Knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
- Ability to spot signs of mental ill health
- Skills to support positive wellbeing
Course Content
This course covers:
- Understanding mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Helping someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
- Understanding how to keep yourself safe while performing your duties
Resources Included
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
Trainer
Annie Litchfield
Annie is a CIPD accredited learning and development specialist, and an MHFA England accredited mental health first aid instructor.
