Mental Health First Aid Champion

MHFA Champion

Duration: One Day

Delivery Method: virtual or face to face

Course Capacity: 16

MHFA Champion Course: Lead the Way in Workplace Mental Health

The MHFA Champion course is a one-day training that equips you with the essential skills to support mental health in the workplace. As a certified Mental Health First Aid Champion, you’ll gain the confidence to recognise signs of mental ill-health, advocate for awareness, and promote positive wellbeing among your colleagues.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to take a proactive role in improving workplace mental health, whether you’re a manager, HR professional, wellbeing lead, or a passionate team member.

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to everyone. No prior experience or qualifications are required—just a willingness to learn and support others. It’s especially useful for:

 

  • Line managers and team leaders
  • HR and wellbeing professionals
  • Mental health advocates
  • Anyone committed to improving workplace mental health

What You’ll Learn as an MHFA Champion

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand common mental health conditions and their impact
  • Gain the knowledge and confidence to advocate for mental health awareness
  • Learn how to identify early warning signs of mental ill-health
  • Acquire practical tools to support and maintain positive wellbeing
  • Apply the MHFA action plan (ALGEE) in real-world situations

Course Content

Session 1: Foundations of Mental Health Awareness

  • Introduction to Mental Health First Aid
  • Exploring mental health and stress in the workplace
  • Understanding depression and anxiety disorders
  • Overview of eating disorders, self-harm, and psychosis
  • The connection between substance use and mental health

Session 2: Practical Skills and Action Planning

  • Applying the MHFA Action Plan: ALGEE
  • Talking about suicide and understanding risk
  • Supporting recovery and signposting to help
  • Creating a mentally healthy workplace culture
  • Personal action planning for MHFA Champions

Takeaways for Every Participant

Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive:

  • A certificate confirming your status as an MHFA Champion
  • A comprehensive MHFA manual for reference
  • A quick-reference ALGEE action plan card
  • A personal workbook and wellbeing toolkit to support your ongoing learning

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