Aims & Objectives

• Improve Mental Health Literacy: Discuss appropriate language surrounding mental health and learn how we can actively challenge stigma in the workplace, fostering a culture of understanding and support.
• Navigating Common Mental Health Issues: Acquire fundamental knowledge about prevalent mental health challenges, equipping employees with the tools to recognise signs of distress and offer empathetic support to colleagues in need.
• Prioritising Wellbeing: Embrace an introduction to maintaining mental wellbeing amidst the demands of work and personal life, fostering resilience and improving overall job satisfaction.
• Confident Support Strategies: Empower your employees with the confidence to provide crucial support to colleagues who may be experiencing mental health issues, fostering a compassionate and caring work environment.

Course Takeaway's

Upon course completion, all participants will receive the following:

1. A Mental Health Aware Certificate of Attendance, acknowledging your commitment to enhancing mental health awareness.
2. A comprehensive manual, readily available for reference whenever you need to access vital information.
3. A workbook, featuring a helpful toolkit to support your mental health journey.

Course Content

Each course is a 4-hour session with short breaks and will combine instructor-led and group activities.

In the session, we will cover the following:

• 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

Course Format

Our half-day course is available in two delivery options: face-to-face or via online video conferencing.

The learning experience incorporates a blend of presentations, group discussions, and interactive workshop activities to ensure a dynamic and engaging session.

To ensure optimal safety and support during the learning process, we limit each course to a maximum of 25 participants, allowing our instructors to provide individual attention and guidance.