Mental Health Aware Course

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This introductory four-hour session 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

FORMAT

  • Half day face to face course

  • Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities

  • We limit numbers to 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

This ½ day course covers the following topics

  • 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

For more information please contact us on learning@musicsupport.org