Empower Yourself to Support Others – Become a Mental Health Champion

Mental health isn’t just a workplace issue—it’s a human one. Whether you’re looking to support your colleagues, family, friends, or your wider community, our public Mental Health Champions Programme offers you the skills, confidence, and practical tools to make a real difference.

This isn’t about becoming a therapist—it’s about becoming a supportive, informed, and approachable presence in the lives of those around you.

Who Is This For?

This public cohort is open to individuals from all walks of life—employees from various organisations, line managers, team leads, freelancers, HR professionals, parents, carers, and anyone passionate about mental health.

Whether you’ve been nominated by your workplace or simply want to show up better for those you care about, this course is for you.

Why Join the Public Cohort?

Unlike internal company cohorts, our public programme brings together a diverse mix of people from different industries, backgrounds, and life experiences. This opens up rich discussion, fresh insights, and a sense of shared humanity—because mental health affects us all.

✅ Build community through open, real conversations

✅ Gain confidence in supporting others—even when you don’t have all the answers

✅ Learn practical tools to apply in any setting—home, work, or social

✅ Be part of a movement that normalises asking for and offering help

What You'll Learn

Across four engaging sessions (2.5 hours each), you’ll discover how to:

• Recognise early warning signs of mental health struggles

• Have supportive, compassionate conversations

• Signpost effectively to professional support

• Understand boundaries and manage your own wellbeing in the process

• Help reduce stigma and build a culture of care—wherever you are

We use practical tools and frameworks like:

• The Wellbeing GPS – for navigating mental health conversations

• H.A.R.D. Conversations – for empathy-led communication

• The Bridge Analogy – understanding how people move from struggle to support

• I.D.E.A.L.S. Model – a step-by-step approach to being a confident Champion

What People Say

“It helped me have better conversations with my team and my friends. I now feel confident knowing how to spot when someone might be struggling and how to help.”
– MHC Graduate, April 2025

“The blend of personal stories, shared experiences and practical tools made this programme feel incredibly real and empowering.”
– Public Cohort Attendee, 2024

How It Works

• Format: Four 2.5-hour sessions, delivered live and virtually via Zoom

• Schedule: Spread across two weeks (check our website for upcoming dates)

• Cost: £497 per person (funded and discounted spaces available throughout the year. Please email us if you need a funded space.)

• Support: Ongoing access to community and resources following training

What Makes This Programme Different?

✔️ Open to all – not just employees of one organisation
✔️ Builds peer connection and diverse perspectives
✔️ Equips you with tools for life, not just the workplace
✔️ Supports your personal growth and emotional resilience
✔️ Designed and delivered by experienced mental health and wellbeing professionals

Want to Join Our Next Cohort?

📅 Upcoming Dates: 16th, 18th, 23rd and 25th September 2025
📄 Download the full programme guide
📧 Email us at info@stress.org.uk for questions or funding opportunities