Mental Health Aware Course
- Ideal for: Everyone
- Length: Half day
- Course Cost: £125 per person
What is a Mental Health Aware Course?
This half-day course is an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness of mental health.
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 MH Aware Course provides
- An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma.
- A basic knowledge of common mental health issues.
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and wellbeing.
- Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
What can you expect from an MH Aware Course:
The course will cover:
- Basic knowledge of mental health and what can affect it.
- Mental health stigma and how to fight it.
- Stress management skills.
- How to spot signs of distress and what to do
- Insight into mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis and suicide.
- Mental health recovery and resources.
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- 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.
Upon completion of the course, everyone receives:
- A manual to refer to whenever they need it.
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health.
- A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware.
What are the business benefits of the MH Aware Course?
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.
