Mental Health Champion Training
Description
We initially started this programme to help companies train their managerial staff to support their team members with their mental health concerns. However, we began to identify a trend occurring in the discussion around mental health in the workplace; managers and anyone who took part in the programme also wanted to bring this support to their family and friends outside the workplace.
Zevo Health’s Mental Health Champion Training course is based on the premise of providing psychological first aid. Psychological first aid is a process of offering help and support to individuals who may be suffering from mental health difficulties or who are experiencing mental health crises.
We then took it upon ourselves to create a tailored training session in mental health with all individuals in mind. The feedback from the course has been very positive.
With the pandemic and the impact of quarantine and isolation on our wellbeing, our mental health and resources to cope are being pushed to their limits. Now the need for each one of us to have the resources and knowledge to care for our mental health are more apparent then ever. That’s why we’ve adapted the initial course to make it suitable for anyone in the general public, not just managers, who would like to learn about mental health be able to do so. The pandemic has given way for us to reach a greater number of people through the online training and we anticipate the continued delivery of this much needed training post quarantine.
Training Duration: 1 Full Day
(4 one-hour refresher sessions available – additional costs may apply)
Platform: This training will be hosted through the software, Zoom
Who should attend? The Mental Health Champion training is ideal for anyone within a people-oriented role, supporting colleagues within their professional capacity as a manager, team leader or HR team member. The training is also open to individuals in non-managerial roles but who have an interest in learning about mental health in the workplace and how to support others with mental health distress.
Certificate: Participants will receive a digital Zevo Health certificate upon completion of this 1 day course.
CPD: Zevo Health are an accredited CPD training provider.
Full Day: 8 points
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2021 Case Study
Mental Health Workplace Champion Training
Our accredited mental health training program is designed to equip employees with the tools to recognise mental health in the workplace and to support those in crisis.We also provide employees with the necessary tools to engage in open conversations about workplace mental health.
Training Outline
Mental Health Workplace Champion training will equip you with the knowledge of a range of mental health illnesses, enabling the recognition of common signs and symptoms either during a mental health crisis or during the development of a mental health illness. This training is not intended to replace the input of a medically trained practitioner but to encourage awareness of mental health within the workplace as well as identifying appropriate and timely interventions to support colleagues experiencing distress.
This training does not equip participants to diagnose mental health conditions and is not an alternative to an individual seeking medical intervention or therapeutic intervention from qualified mental health professionals.
Section 1 | Mental Health Awareness
Participants will have an introduction to mental health and the mental health continuum. You will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression as well as gaining an overview of other mental health illnesses.
- Depression.
- Anxiety.
- The role of stress in mental health.
Section 2 | Communication Framework
Participants will build on the first session to learn skills and develop confidence in starting difficult conversations with colleagues dealing with emerging mental health illnesses or ongoing mental health illness. Best practice will be shared in supporting colleagues within the boundaries of one’s professional role. Signposting for support outside of work will also be shared.
- Communication skills: How to develop empathic listening skills.
- Challenging stigma.
Section 3 | Supporting During A Crisis
Participants will learn tools to help manage crises associated with mental health distress, including:
- Self-harming behaviours.
- Panic Attacks.
- De-escalation techniques
Section 4 | Managing Mental Health During The Pandemic
This newly added section addresses the element of change and uncertainty currently being experienced during this unprecedented time. It’s important to understand how our health behaviours may change in response to the pandemic and ensure that we have the necessary wellbeing skills to support mental health.
- Self-care.
- Enhancing awareness of personal mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Information on when and how to seek professional support.
Testimonials
”I was wondering how the online training would work. In all honesty, I thought it worked really well. I think Ann has a great tone and speed and her delivery was excellent.
MHC Training Attendee
”I feel that I have the tools and the language now to start a conversation with someone who may have mental health issues and I have a good idea of how to best support them.
MHC Training Attendee
”I am more aware of the signs and how to talk about the topics. I would love to highlight mental health illnesses in the work place.
MHC Training Attendee
”Confirmed what I already do and how I approach things. Gave me a better idea on use of language.
MHC Training Attendee
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of participants would strongly recommend to a friend or colleague
”I really enjoyed this session. The inputs from other people on the course was also really beneficial.
MHC Training Attendee
”I did the Mental Health Champion course and in a day I learned a lot of key skills to helping colleagues who may be in a situation of anxiety or depression. The content for this course is first class.
MHC Training Attendee
”This is a topic that you really need to think about and nothing was rushed. I'm going through my notes this morning and have gained such a vast amount of knowledge in one day! Personally, I loved it.
MHC Training Attendee
”The training gave me a better understanding of different kinds of mental health issues, some of which I was not aware of. The role playing gave me a better insight on how to potentially deal with an issue if it arose
MHC Training Attendee
FAQ's
What is mental health?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.
Who should attend?
The Mental Health Champion training would be ideal for anyone who wants to learn about mental health and how to support others with mental health. Research on early intervention paints a very clear picture: the sooner we engage in mental health treatment, the better the outcomes are for the individual. Less pain, less distress and less suffering in silence. Early intervention allows people to build the emotional skills needed to recover and acquire positive coping mechanisms for their future.
We all have mental health and at Zevo Health, we believe the shame and stigma associated with mental health should be a memory of the past. Our mission is to help people to thrive, and as human beings, we know that we thrive best in communities with strong social connection and support.
This course will be relevant to the general public and their day to day experience of mental health which will be reflected in the learnings and language used throughout the course.
Supporting people experiencing distress due to mental health comes with its own challenges, and we encourage that mental health champions have clearly identified support networks and processes in place that will enable them to remain mentally healthy themselves.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Participants will receive a digital Zevo Health certificate upon completion of this 1 day course.
Can I request an invoice for the payment?
Yes, you can request an invoice by emailing us at hello@zevohealth.com
Is there a selection criteria for attending this course?
Whilst there are no formal selection criteria from Zevo Health for attendance of this course, we would encourage that people sign up to this course after considering the following points:
- You have a genuine interest in supporting others with their Mental Health.
- You feel able to support others with their mental health issues.
- You do not have a current unmanaged mental health illness. (If you are experiencing mental health difficulties and are not engaged in therapeutic or medical intervention then this may impact your ability to support others).
- You have good listening and empathy skills of the desire to develop these.
- You can remain calm supporting others during times of stress/distress.
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