Mental Health Awareness Course

Description

Our Mental Health Awareness Course aims to raise awareness of mental health, understand and recognise the causes, symptoms and support options for a range of common mental health problems.

Mental Health Awareness Course

Course Content

Mental Health Awareness

• What we mean by mental health and mental distress
• Stigma and discrimination
• Different models of mental health – medical/biological, psychological and social
• Triggers and early warning signs of mental ill health

Mental Health Problems

• Common mental health conditions
• Anxiety, depression, Stress, OCD and Phobias
• Treatment and support
• Less common mental health conditions signs and symptoms
• Psychosis, Bipolar, Personality Disorders
• Alcohol, drugs, and mental health

Building Mental Health Resilience

• Developing a mentally healthy workforce
• Practical strategies & tools to manage everyday mental wellbeing
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of mental health conditions. All types of organisations have taken this training with us.

Course Outcome

• Understand what is meant by mental health
• Have awareness of how to detect early symptoms of common mental health Illnesses in self and others
• Understand ways in which mental health can be managed in the workplace
• Explored ideas for promoting positive mental health and well being

Duration

1 day