CANCELLED 26 Nov 2020, ONLINE Half Day Mental Health Awareness
Learning aims:
- To examine the preconceptions and fears surrounding mental health
- To increase awareness of mental health issues and the impact that poor mental health has on an individual’s day to day life
- To increase knowledge and confidence when supporting people with mental health issues
Course content:
- What is mental health?
- The mental health continuum
- Myths & Stereotypes
- Causes, signs and symptoms of key mental health issues (depression, anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia).
- How to support someone in mental distress
- Signposting to local and national support agencies
Learning outcome:
Staff have increased knowledge, confidence and awareness of mental health issues and basic knowledge of how to support those around them.
Who should attend:
This course is suitable for staff with no previous training in mental health, but who need to support others who are at risk, vulnerable or experiencing poor mental health, as part of their work or volunteering role.
Manchester, GTM
United Kingdom
Individual Price (£50 +VAT) | £60.00 |