FOR EMPLOYERS

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 2 DAY COURSE - AVAILABLE AS VIRTUAL TRAINING

Reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, maintain staff wellbeing and reduce costs in your business

This two day course qualifies your employees as Mental Health First Aiders, giving them:

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing

• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues

• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress using the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening

• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether through self-help resources, internal support such as EAP, or external sources such as their GP

• An understanding of how to keep themselves safe while performing their duties

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Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate of attendance to say they are a Mental Health First Aider

• A manual to refer to whenever they need it

• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health

• A copy of the Line Managers' Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill health

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MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION 1 DAY COURSE

Train your HR Team and Line Managers to feel confident in managing mental distress in your business

This one day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies your employees as MHFA Champions, giving them: 

• Knowledge and confidence to provide Mental Health First Aid for the most common mental health issues

• An understanding of how to help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing

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Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate of attendance to say they are an MHFA Champion

• A manual to refer to whenever they need it

• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan

• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health

• A copy of the Line Managers' Resource, an invaluable source of advice on how to support an employee experiencing mental ill health

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HALF DAY COURSE - AVAILABLE AS VIRTUAL TRAINING

Raise awareness and reduce stigma and discrimination throughout your business

This introductory four hour session raises awareness of mental health. Your employees will gain:

• An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma

• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues

• An introduction to looking after their own mental health and maintaining wellbeing

• Confidence to offer support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

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Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware

• A manual to refer to whenever they need it

• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health

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MENTAL HEALTH REFRESHER HALF DAY COURSE - AVAILABLE AS A VIRTUAL SESSION

Refresh your Champion and First Aider's knowledge every 3 years to maintain their certification

Empower Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training.  

The four hour Refresher course will support your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions by:

• Renewing their skills 

• Updating their knowledge of mental health supports 

• Giving them the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan 

Enabling your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to refresh their skills, the same way your physical first aiders do, is a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to treating mental health and physical health equally. Investing in the course will give you the confidence that your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions are performing their role safely and effectively.

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We recommend that Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions attend a Refresher course every three years. Just like physical first aid, updating skills and knowledge allows people to perform this vital role confidently and safely.