Overview
This online course qualifies 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

​Cost
£200 per person.
 
Format

• 2 x 4 hour sessions
• Delivered live online through video conferencing (zoom)
• Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
• Maximum of 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

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

Technical Requirements
For the best possible experience participants require:

• A computer, laptop, MacBook or tablet with speakers, microphone, and video capabilities 

joining from a smartphone is not recommended

• A stable high-speed internet connection
• Private space where you can work uninterrupted
• Access to zoom video conferencing (it is free to download)
• Click here to review the system requirements for zoom
• Click here to try out a zoom test meeting

Agenda

Session 1

• 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

Session 2

• 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