This is an introductory session designed to increase mental health awareness and help challenge stigma and discrimination. The course includes how to start a conversation with someone experiencing mental health issues and highlights the importance of self-care.
Target audience
This is aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about mental health and how to support others. It is particularly helpful for organisations to support their wellbeing activity and when introducing new MHFAiders giving everyone a blanket awareness of mental health and the role and responsibilities of the MHFAider.
Speedway to success: course highlights
- Raising awareness and mental health literacy.
- A basic knowledge of common mental health issues.
- An understanding of the factors that affect mental health.
- Identifying the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health issues.
- Increasing knowledge and confidence to start mental health conversations.
- The importance of looking after your own mental health.
Duration
A four-hour half day session delivered either in person or online.
