Mental Health Awareness
Overview
This half day MHFA course raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
- What mental health is, and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Delegates will gain an understanding of:
- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Recovery
- Starting a supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources
Training is delivered via a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. Upon completion of the course, delegates will receive a certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware, a manual to refer to whenever they need it, and a workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health.
Key Information
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This course is half a day in duration.
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To attend this course you are required to have completed a short pre-requisite quiz, this will be distributed to you prior to the course start date. Please bring a form of photo identification on the day of your training course. Please also inform the Greenlight team of any allergies/preferences, as lunch will be provided.
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Yes - up to £30 from the CITB.