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

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. ​

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• 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

Session 1

• 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 2

• 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-judgmentally

• 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