Overview
This online course raises awareness of mental health. It 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

 
Cost
£125 per person.
 
Format

• 1 x 4 hour session
• Delivered live online through video conferencing (zoom)
• ​Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
• Maximum of 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn

Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course gets:

• 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

Technical Requirements
For the best possible experience participants require:

• A computer, laptop, MacBook or tablet with speakers, microphone, and video capabilities 

joining from a smartphone is not recommended

• A stable high-speed internet connection
• Private space where you can work uninterrupted
• Access to zoom video conferencing (it is free to download)
• Click here to review the system requirements for zoom
• Click here to try out a zoom test meeting

Agenda

Session 1

• 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
• Mental health conditions: Anxiety disorders
• Mental health conditions: Psychosis
• Mental health conditions: Eating disorders
• Mental health conditions: Suicide
• Mental health conditions: Self-harm
• Recovery
• Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation
• Supporting mental health in the workplace
• Useful statistics
• Helpful resources