Be Mental Health Aware

Course Overview:

The Mental Health 'Aware’ course offers an opportunity to;

• learn what mental health is
• gain a basic understanding of some common mental health issues
• give an introduction to looking after your own mental health
• learn how to challenge the stigma
• learn how to support someone in distress or experiencing a mental health issue

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who is looking to gain a basic understanding of mental health conditions, their causes and the stigmas associated with them.

What can I expect?

Once enrolled onto the course, you will be sent a follow-up email by your course instructor which includes;

• The date/time of your course
• Joining instructions
• An FAQ sheet
• A workbook and manual to refer to during the session (these can also be used for further self-learning after the course)

Learning takes place through a live training session and self-learning activities.

What’s the format?

This can be either a face-to-face, or online course delivered via Zoom, the web-based video conferencing tool. Zoom can be accessed via computer, mobile or tablet. Attendees will require webcam/video and microphone capabilities in order to participate.

The running time is approximately 4 hours, including a short break during the course.