This half-day course introduces learners to mental health, common mental health conditions and ways to challenge stigma. It helps people feel more confident talking about mental health and signposting colleagues to appropriate support.
The Mental Health Aware course provides an introduction to mental health and helps learners understand how poor mental health can affect people at work and in everyday life.
The session explores common mental health conditions, some of the factors that can affect wellbeing and the importance of challenging stigma. Learners also consider how to have supportive conversations and where to signpost someone for further help.
The course is interactive and includes discussion, activities and practical examples. It can be delivered online or face-to-face for organisations and teams.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what mental health is
- Recognise some common signs of poor mental health
- Understand how stigma can affect people
- Feel more confident having a conversation about mental health
- Identify appropriate sources of support
- Consider ways to support their own wellbeing
Course details
- Duration: Half day
- Delivery: Online or face-to-face
- Suitable for: Employees at all levels
- Group size: Minimum 8 – Maximum 25
- Certification: Mental Health Aware
Would you like to raise mental health awareness in your workplace?
Contact us to discuss an in-house course for your organisation or to ask about upcoming open courses.