Mental Health First Aid Champion (1 day)
The MHFA Champion 1-day course, developed by Mental Health First Aid England, gives employees a better understanding of common mental health conditions, challenges stigma, encourages open conversations and contributes to a healthier, more supportive workplace culture.
Mental Health First Aid Champion (1 day)
The MHFA Champion 1-day course, developed by Mental Health First Aid England, gives employees a better understanding of common mental health conditions, challenges stigma, encourages open conversations and contributes to a healthier, more supportive workplace culture.
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Mental Health First Aid Champion One day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid Champion
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
1 day
Pricing
from £147.00
per person (plus VAT)
Mental Health First Aid Champion One day course overview
Course Name
Mental Health First Aid
Category
Type
In-house
On-line
Duration
1 day
Pricing
from £188.00
per person (plus VAT)
What is a Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
The Mental Health First Aid Champion is a one-day mental health training course focused on awareness, confidence and improving workplace culture. Participants learn how to recognise common mental health conditions, have an appropriate conversation, identify factors that can affect wellbeing and play an active role in creating a more open, supportive and mentally healthy workplace.
What is a Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
The Mental Health First Aid Champion is a one-day mental health training course focused on awareness, confidence and improving workplace culture. Participants learn how to recognise common mental health conditions, have an appropriate conversation, identify factors that can affect wellbeing and play an active role in creating a more open, supportive and mentally healthy workplace.
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
This course is suitable for employees at all levels who want to develop a better understanding of mental health and play an active role in promoting positive wellbeing within their workplace.
It is particularly suited to:
Managers, supervisors and team leaders
HR and People teams
Wellbeing and mental health champions
Health and Safety professionals
Employee representatives and workplace advocates
Staff who regularly support or work closely with colleagues
Anyone interested in improving mental health awareness and reducing stigma at work
Who should attend the Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
This course is suitable for employees at all levels who want to develop a better understanding of mental health and play an active role in promoting positive wellbeing within their workplace.
It is particularly suited to:
Managers, supervisors and team leaders
HR and People teams
Wellbeing and mental health champions
Health and Safety professionals
Employee representatives and workplace advocates
Staff who regularly support or work closely with colleagues
Anyone interested in improving mental health awareness and reducing stigma at work
What are the benefits of the Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Benefits of the Mental Health First Aid Championcourse
Reduces stigma
Increased confidence
Builds a supportive workplace culture
Encourages self-care
Promotes early intervention & recovery
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
Why choose in-house mental health first aid training?
In-house training can be tailored to your workplace needs. This minimises operational downtime, facilitates training exclusive to your team, saving time and reducing training costs.
Benefits of in-house training
✔ Significantly reduce your training cost
✔ Cost-effective compared to open public courses
✔ Increased confidence in starting a mental health conversation
✔ Save time by getting your staff trained together
✔ Encourages interaction and team bonding
✔ Train on a date and time that suits your business needs
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
On the Mental Health First Aid Champion course, participants learn to build greater awareness of mental health in the workplace and become confident in having supportive conversations and being visible advocates for positive mental health, rather than providing in-depth first-response skills covered in the two-day Mental Health First Aid course.
What will you learn on the Mental Health First Aid Champion course?
On the Mental Health First Aid Champion course, participants learn to build greater awareness of mental health in the workplace and become confident in having supportive conversations and being visible advocates for positive mental health, rather than providing in-depth first-response skills covered in the two-day Mental Health First Aid course.
Mental Health First Aid Champion course outline
Session 1 - Understanding Mental Health
What mental health is and how it can affect people
Common signs and symptoms of poor mental health
Mental health stigma and how to challenge it
Factors that can influence mental health and wellbeing
Understanding the role of an MHFA Champion
Session 2 - Recognising and Supporting Poor Mental Health
Recognising when someone may be struggling
How to approach and start a conversation about mental health
Providing appropriate initial support
Listening and communicating effectively
Understanding when additional or professional support may be needed
Session 3 - Signposting and Workplace Support
Guiding someone towards appropriate professional help and support
Understanding available sources of support
Maintaining appropriate boundaries
Supporting positive mental health within the workplace
Session 4 - Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Challenging stigma and encouraging open conversations
Promoting mental health awareness across the organisation
Contributing to a healthier and more productive workforce
Looking after your own mental health and wellbeing
Putting MHFA Champion learning into practice
Mental Health First Aid Champion course outline
Session 1 - Understanding Mental Health
What mental health is and how it can affect people
Common signs and symptoms of poor mental health
Mental health stigma and how to challenge it
Factors that can influence mental health and wellbeing
Understanding the role of an MHFA Champion
Session 2 - Recognising and Supporting Poor Mental Health
Recognising when someone may be struggling
How to approach and start a conversation about mental health
Providing appropriate initial support
Listening and communicating effectively
Understanding when additional or professional support may be needed
Session 3 - Signposting and Workplace Support
Guiding someone towards appropriate professional help and support
Understanding available sources of support
Maintaining appropriate boundaries
Supporting positive mental health within the workplace
Session 4 - Recognising and Supporting Poor Mental Health
Challenging stigma and encouraging open conversations
Promoting mental health awareness across the organisation
Contributing to a healthier and more productive workforce
Looking after your own mental health and wellbeing
Putting MHFA Champion learning into practice
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® support app
MHFA Champion workbook
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
What’s included in your Mental Health First Aid training course?
Expert instructions
Comprehensive online manual
MHFAider® Support App
MHFA Champion workbook
Three-year certification
Reminder service
Speedy response to your questions or queries
Mental Health First Aid Champion course pricing
In-house training
£2499.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
Mental Health First Aid Champion course pricing
In-house training
£2499.00
Up to 16 learners
Prices subject to VAT
Fewer than 16 learners training?
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8 am - 6 pm
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MHFA Awareness (half-day)
MHFA Refresher (half-day)
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MHFA Skills for Managers (half-day)
MHFA Awareness (half-day)
MHFA Refresher (half-day)
Mental Health First Aid Champion FAQs
The MHFA Champion course is ideal for employees who want to build greater confidence in recognising and responding to mental health issues in the workplace.
It is particularly suitable for team leaders, supervisors, managers, HR professionals, wellbeing champions and other staff with responsibility for supporting colleagues.
MHFA Champions learn how to spot signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations, listen without judgement and guide someone towards appropriate professional or workplace support. They can also help promote greater mental health awareness and contribute to a more supportive workplace culture.
The course is well suited to organisations that want to develop a wider network of mental health-aware employees alongside, or in addition to, trained Mental Health First Aiders.
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The MHFA Champion course is delivered over 1 day across 2 instructor-led sessions, either in-person or via virtual online learning. It combines presentations, group discussion, activities and practical workplace scenarios.
Throughout the day, the emphasis is on building practical confidence and awareness, rather than training participants to diagnose or treat mental health conditions. The course is interactive and designed to help learners apply what they have learned within their own workplace.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
An official certificate of attendance valid for 3 years
An MHFA e-manual for reference
Quick-reference card for the mental health action plan
Workbook with a wellbeing toolkit
Mental Health First Aid Champion FAQs
The MHFA Champion course is ideal for employees who want to build greater confidence in recognising and responding to mental health issues in the workplace.
It is particularly suitable for team leaders, supervisors, managers, HR professionals, wellbeing champions and other staff with responsibility for supporting colleagues.
MHFA Champions learn how to spot signs of poor mental health, start supportive conversations, listen without judgement and guide someone towards appropriate professional or workplace support. They can also help promote greater mental health awareness and contribute to a more supportive workplace culture.
The course is well suited to organisations that want to develop a wider network of mental health-aware employees alongside, or in addition to, trained Mental Health First Aiders.
The course facilitates up to 16 people, so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported as they learn.
The MHFA Champion course is delivered over 1 day across 2 instructor-led sessions, either in-person or via virtual online learning. It combines presentations, group discussion, activities and practical workplace scenarios.
Throughout the day, the emphasis is on building practical confidence and awareness, rather than training participants to diagnose or treat mental health conditions. The course is interactive and designed to help learners apply what they have learned within their own workplace.
The course can be delivered in person, at your offices or venue of choice, or online.
An official certificate of attendance
An MHFA e-manual for reference
Quick-reference card for the mental health action plan
Workbook with a wellbeing toolkit