Equip all line managers with the skills and confidence to spot when someone on their team is struggling, and to know when and how to offer support.

 

What to expect

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Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.  

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Everyone who completes the course gets:

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• A manual to refer to whenever you need it

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

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

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

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Session 1

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• 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

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Session 2

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• 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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