MHFA England Mental Health Champion Training for HR and Line Managers

Welcome to the MHFA England Mental Health Champion Training for HR and Managers. Join us at Mando Agency for a day of learning and growth. This in-person training is designed specifically for HR professionals and line managers who want to become champions for mental health in the workplace. Gain valuable skills and knowledge to support your team's mental well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact in your workplace!

Why: Poor mental health costs UK employers up to £56 billion each year. But for every £1 spent by employers on mental health interventions, they get back £5.30 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover (). MHFA England are the only provider of licensed Mental Health training in England, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

What:

Session One (AM)

• 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 Two (PM)

• 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

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

MHFA Champions will leave with:

• 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
• 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

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