MHFA England · Adult
Adult MHFA Champion course
One day in person, at your workplace
Delivered by
Peter Larkum
MHFA England instructorsince 2009
Awarded for Excellence
in Training by MHFA England
This one-day course qualifies you as an MHFA Champion, certified by MHFA England.
At a glance
- Price
- £200 plus VAT per person (in-house, minimum 8 people)
- How long
- One full day in person (two sessions)
- Where
- At your workplace
- Group size
- Up to 16 people, so everyone gets support and a say
- You get
- MHFA England certificate as an MHFA Champion, manual, quick reference card and workbook
Who it's for
Anyone aged 16 or over who wants to champion mental health at work, without the full two-day First Aid course. It suits:
- Teams building a mentally healthy workplace culture
- Managers and team leaders who want to spot the signs early
- Staff who want to support Mental Health First Aiders in their organisation
No experience needed. You don’t need to be an expert, just willing to listen.
By the end you'll be able to
- Understand common mental health issues
- Advocate for mental health awareness with knowledge and confidence
- Spot the signs of mental ill health
- Support positive wellbeing
The course follows the MHFA England action plan, taught through short presentations, group discussions and practical activities. Expect to laugh as well as learn.
This course runs at your workplace for groups of 8 or more. Ask about in-house training
What delegates say
★★★★★
“The best instructor I have ever had for a course. Very engaging, challenging and amusing when it needed to be. He knew his stuff and delivered the course within a language we could understand and take in.”
Adult Mental Health First Aid course
★★★★★
“Peter Larkum is an amazing engaging trainer. His knowledge, energy and passion for Mental Health speaks for itself and I would highly recommend this course.”
Adult Mental Health First Aid course
★★★★★
“The topics discussed were of particular interest to me in my role and the way it was delivered by Peter made all the difference. Some of the topics were particularly challenging, but Peter’s delivery style made it easier to understand and build confidence.”
Adult Mental Health First Aid course
★★★★★
“Despite some serious subject matters Pete was able to share excellent knowledge and keep us all energised throughout.”
Adult Mental Health First Aid course
FAQs
Is this the official MHFA England course?
Yes. Peter is an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member, and everyone who completes the course is certified by MHFA England as an MHFA Champion.
Champion or First Aider: which is right for me?
Champion is one day and builds awareness, early spotting and advocacy. First Aider is two days and trains you to support someone in crisis. See the First Aid course.
Is it emotionally heavy?
The course covers serious topics, including suicide and self-harm. Peter keeps the room safe and supportive, and you can step out at any time. Many delegates say it was lighter and more enjoyable than they expected.
Can we book it as an open course?
Champion runs as a private course for your team, at £200 plus VAT per person, for 8 people or more.
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we’ll arrange it.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. Peter runs the Champion course at your workplace, for up to 16 people per course. See below.
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More details
Format
Online course: not available. Champion runs in person, at your workplace
In person course: 2 sessions across 1 full day
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
We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:
A certificate of attendance to say you are an MHFA 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
“Incredible breadth of content. Well done and thank you. Difficult subject but style and approach was spot on.”
Course Content
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-judgemental
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
Train your whole team
Bring MHFA Champion training to your workplace. Peter runs the one-day Champion course on site, on dates that suit you.
Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.
Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.