The champions support the MHFAIDERS. Delegates gain; an understanding of common mental health issues, knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness, ability to spot signs of mental ill health and skills to support positive wellbeing.
This one-day course is ideal for Management, Team Leaders and those in a HR Role. It is designed to give delegates information about mental health conditions and support individuals, spotting signs and promoting own wellbeing.
The champions support the MHFAIDERS. Delegates gain; an understanding of common mental health issues, knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness, ability to spot signs of mental ill health and skills to support positive wellbeing.
Objectives:
This Mental Health Champion course will help delegates understand mental health issues and provide the skills to support positive wellbeing.
Duration:
Course duration is 1 day
Who should attend?
This Mental Health Champion course is suitable Management, Team Leaders and those in a HR Role.
Course Content:
This one-day course allows delegates to qualify as a Mental Health Champion, covering the following topics:
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
Session One will give delegates an understanding of; Mental Health First Aid, 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 and alcohol, drugs and mental health.
Session Two will give delegates an understanding of; suicide, applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan (Action 1: Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis/ 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 and Action planning for using MHF.
Outcomes:
Successful delegates will be issued with Mental Health Champion (MHFA) certificate. It is recommended that Mental Health Champions attend a Refresher course every 3 years. Please be aware that once completed delegates will be Mental Health Champions not Mental Health First Aiders.
Delegate Preparation:
There is no requirement for delegates to have any previous knowledge of Mental Health First Aid. However, due to some of the sensitive subjects course delegates should be aware that certain parts of the course can be challenging.
Refreshments:
Hot and cold drinks available when delivered at a Sanctus Training venue.
About Us
Sanctus Training Ltd has provided quality training and high customer service for over 25 years. A well-established provider of a broad range of training and consultancy services from our Training Centres in Gloucestershire.
Here at Sanctus Training Limited we provide a comprehensive offering of Health & Safety courses including; First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and Site Safety Plus. We are also a UKATA Approved Training Provider and can deliver Asbestos Awareness, and Non-licensable Work with Asbestos including Non-licensed courses for Operatives, Groundworkers and Waste Management & Civic Amenity Operatives & Managers, all at our purpose built training facility.
In addition to the above, we deliver a range of Professional Development courses. These courses focus on key topics such as; Successful Communication, Equality & Diversity, Building an Effective team, and Appraisal Training. We offer Bite Size modules and one-day options. We can also design and tailor a training programme to suit the exact needs of our customer.
Sanctus Training Limited is proud to be accredited with; CITB, QualSafe, Mental Health England and UKATA.
Training is carried out at our modern Training Centre in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, just 5 miles from M5, J12. Alternatively, where appropriate, we can undertake training at our customers premises or other chosen venue. If required, we are delighted to offer assistance with Staff Training plans.
We are committed to providing our customers with quality training which we have been delivering for many years. We are flexible around our customers’ requirements and continually develop our courses. Sanctus Training Limited are part of the Sanctus Group which includes our sister company Sanctus Ltd, a specialist in contaminated land remediation
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