This half-day course is an introductory session and has been designed to raise awareness of mental health. The training is delivered by an experienced and qualified “Mental Health First Aid” instructor, using a combination of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
Who needs this qualification?
The mental health awareness course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn more about mental health and some of the common mental health issues people may experience.
Why is this training important?
Mental health education empowers people to care for themselves and others by reducing stigma through understanding. Ouch hope to break down barriers to the support that people may need to stay well, recover, or manage their symptoms – to thrive in learning, work and life.
Course content
What is mental health?
Mental and emotional wellbeing
Mental health continuum
Stress vulnerability and stress container
Thinking distortions
Stigma and mental health issues
Supporting people in distress
Take Ten Together toolkit
Helpful resources
Useful statistics
Recovery
Mental health conditions
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Psychosis and schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders
Mental health and risk: suicide and self-harm
Learning outcomes
An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge the stigma
A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
An introduction to looking after their own mental health
Confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Insight into the one-day MHFA Champion and two-day Mental Health First Aid courses
Upon completion of this course, learners will receive a MHFA England Mental Health Awareness certificate.
Members quote this discount code: 65B94C49 when booking through the link provided
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