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In the course of a year, one in four people will experience a mental health problem. The Workplace Mental Health Aware half-day introductory session is designed to:
Duration: 4 hours
Capacity: 25 delegates max.
Availability: Can be delivered throughout the UK by our countrywide network of trainers
Important note: In light of the current situation surrounding Covid-19, this training course can also be delivered in a live, virtual, interactive format. Please click here for details of the online version of this course.
This 4-hour course is suitable for anyone in the workplace who wants to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing awareness.
The Workplace Mental Health Aware half-day course will teach participants to:
The training session will be a mix of presentations, group discussion and workshop activities. The instructor provides a very safe learning environment and is trained to support delegates throughout the whole course.
On completion of the course, delegates will receive a MHFA manual to refer to whenever they need it, a workbook which includes a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health and an attendance certificate from MHFA England to say they are Mental Health Aware.
Workplace Mental Health First Aid 2-day course
Some organisations will encourage all employees to attend the Workplace Mental Health Aware half-day course, with some participants then going on to attend the Workplace MHFA 2-day course, which will qualify them as Mental Health First Aiders.
“After the success of the MHFA programme with our customer facing staff we are excited at the MHFA half-day option for our office staff, volunteers and tenants groups”
As basic training for all in mental health awareness is considered good practice, this course is suitable for anyone working in a team environment. Focusing on the most common mental health problems, the training includes recognising signs and symptoms and advice on practical strategies to support others.
Completion of this 1-day mental health awareness and skills course qualifies participants as adult MHFA Champions. The session is built around a mental health first aid action plan and includes a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Enlightened employers are now highlighting first aiders for both physical and mental health in the same way. This course is designed to teach participants how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health together with a set of skills which enables them to support someone experiencing mental health issues.
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions. We are always happy to talk about our courses and help you to work out the best match for your requirements.
"The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting something out of it. Also In Equilibrium makes the whole process very easy to arrange."
"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."
"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."
"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"
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