Mental Health Awareness

One Day Training Programme
Course Aims and Objectives


Aim:  

To improve understanding and confidence when dealing with mental health issues.

Duration:

1 Day

Suitable for:

Those who work with adults & young people who may present with mental health issues.

Objectives:

At the end of this course delegates can expect to be able to:

  • Recognise the difference between mental health and mental illness
  • Have greater understanding of models of mental illness
  • Feel more confident when faced with mental health issues
  • Respond effectively & sensitively to a person  with  mental ill health
  • Understand the impact of parental mental illness on young people

 

Outline Content

  • The Long & Winding Road – Mental Health to Mental Illness
  • Understanding the Human Brain
  • Getting your Emotional Needs Met
  • What is Mental Health, Mental Disorder & Mental Illness?
  • Signs & Symptoms of Mental Ill Health
  • Facts & Myths
  • When to be concerned
  • Where to go for help
  • Quick Rapport Building Skills
  • Service user experience
  • Recap Quiz
  • Evaluation

 

 

Style and Delivery Philosophy

START workshops are fully interactive &, use a wide range of discussion, presentations and activities. Our aim is to remove the jargon and stigma around mental health and improve the confidence of staff working with some of the more difficult issues.