Community giveback In 2018-19 we gave away £23,975 of training. This was through the delivery of 14 courses which reached 188 people. We also run free taster courses. These allow people to try our training, so they can encourage its uptake in their organisation. Last year we ran eight Youth MHFA Two Day courses, 16 Adult MHFA Two Day courses and one Higher Education MHFA One Day course. Through these taster courses we reached over 300 people. Reaching more people with our training helps to reduce stigma around mental health.
Dawn Mitchell National Trainer, Yorkshire and the Humber, tells us how we can mobilise our sporting infrastructures to increase mental health awareness:
“I’ve worked across the sports sector from elite, Olympic athletes to grass roots community groups. I’ve seen the power of sport in many forms. Coaches and volunteers assist participation in sport at every level. They have a key role to play in promoting and supporting participant, player and athlete wellbeing.
I’ve seen the direct impact of MHFA England training across the sport sector in recent years. The training gives coaches and volunteers the confidence to start a conversation about mental health. I can see real change happening in many areas of the sporting world. There is a reduction in stigma and a growth in compassion and awareness.”
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