Mental Health Awareness (Half Day Course)
Course Overview
Number of Delegates: Maximum 16
Duration: Half Day
Overview:
The half day mental health first aid course is for those wanting to become more self-aware about their own mental health and to gain a basic awareness of mental health illnesses and how to help themselves and others around them.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for those looking to understand and improve their knowledge and confidence about mental health and to learn the skills to support their own and others’ positive wellbeing in the workplace.
Course Content
What is mental health?
Mental Health Continuum
Factors which affect mental health
Stigma
Stress and stress management
Spotting signs of distress
Mental health conditions
Recovery
Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
Supporting mental health in the workplace
Useful statistics
Helpful resources
Final Qualification
On completion of the course, delegates will receive a Mental Health Aware certificate.
Additional Information
Additional Info: There is no formal assessment for this course but delegates must complete all sections of the course.
**Please be aware that this course focuses on employees in the workplace and covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm. If a delegate feels overwhelmed they can leave the course at any time.