Objective

Attendees will gain:

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

Target Group

Everyone in your organisation, the course is designed to tackle stigma and empower people to access initiatives and supports put in place

Prerequisites

N/A

Examination

Everyone who completes the course gets:

A manual to refer to whenever they need it
A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health
A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware which is accredited by the Mental Health First Aid England organisation

This course is delivered at both our training centres in Teesside and Aberdeen, or on customer premises with prior arrangement

Course Contents

What is mental health?
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
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources