Mental Health Awareness

Overview

The half-day Mental Health Awareness (adult) course is an introductory three-hour session and has been designed to raise awareness of mental health among organisations. Completing this course will provide learners with an understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma.

Who needs this Qualification?

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to increase their awareness in mental health for themselves or others.

Why is this training important?

Understanding common mental health issues can give learners the confidence to interact with someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue. This course also introduces how to look after your own mental health which is extremely important.

Course content

• 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

Learning outcomes

• Know what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
• A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
• Looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
• Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue

Certificated by: MHFA England

Duration: Half day.

Assessment: No Formal assessment

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 3 years - MHFA England recommend repeating the course every 3 years to refresh your knowledge and skills

Included in the price:

• Interactive and engaging course
• A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
• Course manual & materials
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
• A reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• Access to FREE resources on the Ouch website including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace
• Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees
• Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries