Mental Health Aware

• Introduction to the concept of mental health
• Understanding that we all experience mental health that can change during our lifetime
• Introduction to the most common mental health conditions
• Impact of stigma
• Introduction to MHFAs Take 10 Together framework for starting a supportive conversation with someone in distress and signposting to further professional support

A half day introduction course to raise awareness of mental ill health, teaching delegates what mental health is, introducing the most common mental health conditions and how we can spot signs and symptoms that someone close to us may be becoming unwell.

The course follows MHFAs take 10 together framework to increase delegates confidence to have a supportive conversation and sign post an individual to further professional support if needed. The course helps to raise awareness and tackle stigma associated with ill mental health, delegates will gain a greater understanding about the importance of their own self-care to promote positive well being.

• Anyone/everyone can attend a Mental Health Aware course
• The course is a great tool to gain a wider understanding of mental health within the workplace and to break down stigma
• The course is most effectively when used alongside a MHFAider network who have developed more in depth skills and knowledge to best support someone in times of distress