This 6 hour course engages, educates and empowers employees to a deep understanding of Mental Health and gain knowledge of the most common issues and confidence in how to offer support. This course is aimed at all staff levels.
Your employees will learn and/or gain:
What is Mental Health and why is it relevant within a work environment and understanding that work and private life combine to create our overall mental health picture
Knowledge of common mental health issues and debunking of misconceptions (depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, etc) – common signs and causes of issues
The confidence to openly discuss mental health
An introduction to the Mental Health First Response Action Plan - UNMASK
An introduction to looking after our own mental health and wellbeing (10 useful tips)
The course will be presented by British Psychological Society members and accredited psychologists and is an interactive workshop during which presenter and delegates will share professional knowledge, understanding and experiences to ensure that the course is relatable and relevant while keeping all delegates safe and supported as some issues can cause some distress.
Upon completion of the course all delegates receive:
A manual (including workbook) to refer to whenever they need it
A toolkit to support their own mental health
Certificate of attendance confirming they have received training in Mental Health Awareness
Quick reference guide in Mental Health First Response
6 Hour Course Structure
Engage
Mental Health
What is mental health and its impacts?
Why have First Aid for Mental Health and the Mental Health First Response action plan (UNMASK)
The importance of listening without bias and tips on this
Stigma and discrimination
Educate
Common Mental Health Issues
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Substance misuse
Suicide and self-harm
Empower
Future Mental Health
Self-care
Recovery and building resources
UNMASK – the Action plan for Mental Health First Response