Become a Mental Health Champion

Full Day

Overview

This course is available as either an online or face-to-face training session.

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

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

Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course receives:

  • 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
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“Lauren’s Training was Phenomenal. She puts her Heart and Soul into it and comes from a really connected place. You can really notice the difference in Delivery when someone is not only passionate, but works in the field, has a deep knowledge and interest of the subject as well as being calm, empathetic and a person that embodies all the qualities of an MHFA/Trainer and more. She is an asset to your Courses. I look forward to doing the 8-18 years course in the future with her.”

Course Structure

  • 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

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