Mental Health Awareness
This course gives delegates a clear understanding of the most common mental health illnesses. It helps people recognise the signs of mental ill health and gives them the confidence to support both themselves and others in a practical, sensitive and appropriate way.
Title: Awareness On Mental Health
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Face To Face or Remote Online Live Learning - Private Company Classroom
Mental Health Awareness Course Details
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Course Overview
Understanding mental health and recognising signs
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Face To Face & Remote Live Online
Mental Health Awareness training is designed to improve understanding, reduce stigma and give delegates the confidence to recognise when someone may be experiencing mental ill health.
The course explores common mental health conditions, signs and symptoms, support techniques and the importance of early intervention. Delegates will also learn how to support their own wellbeing and how to signpost others towards appropriate professional support.
This course is delivered by experienced, qualified working mental health professionals and qualified First Aid assessors, bringing real-world knowledge and practical insight into the training room.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for staff, managers, leaders and support roles
Managers, team leaders, HR, educators, volunteers and support staff
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of mental health and feel more confident supporting colleagues, teams, service users, friends or family members.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and team leaders responsible for supporting staff wellbeing.
- Educators, youth workers and people working with young people.
- HR professionals involved in wellbeing, absence, support and workplace policies.
- Volunteers and community workers supporting people in varied environments.
- Any employee who wants to better understand mental health and support others appropriately.
Course Content
Practical topics covered during the course
Awareness, confidence, support, communication and signposting
Course Content
- Understanding Mental Health: Gain a clear understanding of mental health and its importance in the workplace.
- Stress Awareness: Explore the effects of stress and learn practical strategies to manage it effectively.
- Reducing Stigma: Challenge misconceptions and reduce discrimination to support a more inclusive environment.
- Depression: Identify common signs of depression and understand how to provide appropriate support.
- Anxiety Disorders: Learn how to recognise and respond to individuals experiencing anxiety.
- Complex Challenges: Awareness around conditions such as eating disorders, self-harm and psychosis.
- Early Warning Signs: Spot subtle indicators of mental ill health before issues escalate.
- Substance Use: Understand the connection between alcohol, drugs and mental health challenges.
- Suicide Awareness: Develop the confidence to approach conversations about suicide with sensitivity and care.
- Resilience: Discover ways to support recovery and foster resilience in individuals and teams.
- Healthy Workplace: Practical steps to create and maintain a healthier working environment.
