Mental health awareness

Develop your understanding of mental health issues and conditions.

Course summary

This course covers how to identify different mental health problems individuals may experience and common signs and symptoms.

You’ll learn about the different tools and techniques available to support an individual with their mental health and wellbeing.

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

You can book this course for groups of five or more people.

Face to face and webinar training includes:

different mental health problems and common signs/symptoms
examples of feelings or behaviours an individual suffering with a mental health problem may experience
how trauma and secondary trauma can develop or exasperate mental health problems if untreated
the ‘Recovery Model’ and ‘Mental Health Star’ to aid in supporting individuals
how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help individuals

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

recognise signs and symptoms associated with different mental health conditions
recognise how trauma and secondary trauma can be a risk for staff supporting people in difficult circumstances
identify sources of support and signpost or refer a person to the right service for the best response

You might work with clients who experience mental health difficulties or you support colleagues to access support for mental health and wellbeing.

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