MENTAL HEALTH
AWARE COURSE
(half day)
Ideal for: Everyone
Length: Half day
Course Cost: £125 per person
This half-day course is an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness of mental health.
What is a Mental Health Aware Course?
A Mental Health Aware course is an accredited training course that teaches employees how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health issues. The course is designed for everyone, regardless of their experience or knowledge of mental health. It gives employees the basic knowledge, skills and confidence to support someone in a crisis. Individuals can then be signposted to the right mental health professionals.
The Mental Health Aware Course provides:
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An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma.
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A basic knowledge of common mental health issues.
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An introduction to looking after your own mental health and wellbeing.
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Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
What to expect from the MH Aware Course
The Mental Health Aware course will cover:
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Basic knowledge of mental health and what can affect it.
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Mental health stigma and how to fight it.
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Stress management skills.
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How to spot signs of distress and what to do
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Insight into mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis and suicide.
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Mental health recovery and resources.
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Supporting mental health in the workplace
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How alcohol and drugs can impact mental health.
Through group activities, presentations and discussions, each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
We can deliver training to a maximum of 16 people per course. Small groups mean the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
Why Mental Health Awareness Training is important
Mental Health Aware training is an essential skill in the workplaces. Every year, employees across the UK suffer mental ill-health, and working days are lost due to work-related stress.
Employees who are equipped with Mental Health Aware training can help colleagues who may be suffering with their mental health at work.
Employees will be taught how to identify key warning signs of poor mental health, as well as how to sensitively approach colleagues who may be at risk.
Mental Health Aware training teaches lifelong skills of how to manage our own mental health, too.
In addition, Mental Health Aware training provides a springboard for open discourse within the workplace, helping to nurture a healthy workplace. Colleagues will be more likely to discuss worries either openly or confidentially, without fear of judgement. Workplace issues can then be handled appropriately.
Dealing with mental health issues in the workplace
Talking can be cathartic for anyone suffering with mental health issues. Empowering employees with the knowledge to manage their own mental health will help them to help others. This healthy cycle is beneficial for supportive communication and can help to resolve workplace stress in a healthy, collaborative manner.
The more people we can train, the more stigma we can eradicate, and the more lives we can benefit.
Upon completion of the Mental Health Aware course:
Everyone receives:
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A manual to refer to whenever they need it.
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A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health.
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A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware.
What Are The Business Benefits of the Mental Health Aware Courses?
Stress is the biggest cause of long-term absence from work and costs businesses millions every year. By improving employee mental health via Mental Health training, organisations can see a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of their employees. Companies may also see a reduction in absenteeism. Managing mental health in the workplace by investing in Mental Health Aware training may also increase overall productivity in your workplace.