Intro
Takeaways
Course Plan
Cost
Intro
This half-day course raises awareness of mental health, and 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
Takeaways
On completion of this course, you will receive:
- A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
Course Plan
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
- Mental Health
- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Recovery
- Take 10 Together – starting a supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources
Cost
| Â | Third Sector, Education & Community Organisations | Statutory and Business |
| Per Person | £85 | £125 |
| Group Rate (8-16 participants) |
£600 | £1000 |
| Group Rate (16-25 participants) |
£1360 | £2000 |
In addition, charges are added for Instructors’ travel expenses, accommodation and refreshments if outside West Essex, and any venue hire costs incurred.
This course requires a minimum of 8 participants to run, and has a maximum capacity of 16 participants.
