Mental Health First Aid Champion Training
Sixth Form and/or staff
This one-day course trains you as a Mental Health First Aid Champion, giving you:
· An understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
· Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
· Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
· Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
· Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, the NHS, or a mix
Format
· One day face-to-face course delivered across four manageable sessions
· Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
· Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan
· Numbers limited to 16 people per course
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
· A certificate of attendance to say you are a Mental Health First Aid 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
The cost of the two day training is £800 plus £20 per person for resources
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