Mental Health Awareness

• What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
• An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
• Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

This is a half day course delivered online via video conferencing. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.

Takeaways 

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Course Structure

• What is mental health and the Mental Health Continuum
• Factors which affect mental health
• Stigma
• Stress and stress management; Spotting signs of distress
• Mental health conditions:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Eating disorders
  • Suicide
  • Self-harm
• Recovery
• Starting a supportive conversation and supporting mental health in the workplace

Please choose from the dates below. If you can’t see a date that works for you please email [email protected] and we will do our best to make arrangements that are convenient for you.