"This was one of the best courses I have ever undertaken. Chris pitched everything perfectly, explaining clearly with humour yet the necessary seriousness mental health issues require. He was sensitive to everyone's experiences and thoughts, and checked in on everyone throughout the 2 days to ensure we were all okay. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to become a MHFAider."
MHFaider
"Fabulous course amazing instructor and just great all round learning experience Really enjoyed the course as a whole, the method of teaching helped me gain a really interesting and useful incite into dealing with mental health as a whole, I feel much more confident and well equipped to deal with situations I may encounter. Great experience will be highly recommending"
MHFaider
I think that this course or at least the champion course or similar, should be available to all health care professionals and those in primary care. Whether that be a clinician or management/administration. We might never use it towards a patient if a manager, but it will be invaluable when managing staff, but at least it will give everyone an insight into mental health. In my last role, we had mental health practitioners in post in the ARRS roles, and we used mental health nurses and prescribers and the difference that my two staff made to patients, was extraordinary. The thanks they received from patients who were happy to promote their services was amazing and with their consent, it was so lovely to hear their stories. By attending courses such as this and with the presenter being absolutely brilliant, it will bring mental health conversations to the forefront. I cannot express how much we all enjoyed the course. The mental health topic can be a 'heavy' subject, but by having a presenter who could also bring his sense of humour into the course, it made it excellent - although very draining at the end of the day. Well worth it
MHFaider
"This course was structured very well. Gives enough time for reflections and interactions. Chris is a very good instructor as in our group he had very strong personalities, myself included, and he managed us all well - in fact he has earned our respect and trust. I love the fact that this course spread awareness about boundaries and self care. I think this course should be rolled out to all leadership roles across all organisations"
MHFA Champions
The best course I have been on. I have learnt so so much. I feel I now have so much knowledge to take away and use for my current role. I also feel I know how to communicate with the patient better and I have learnt certain things what not to say in certain situations. I am so grateful I have been chosen to do this course
MHFA Champion