Mental Health Aware
The MHFA Mental Health Aware course is the ideal introduction to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
This introductory four hour session raises awareness of mental health. Your employees will gain:
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An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
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A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
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An introduction to looking after their own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
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Confidence to offer support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
This course is available in a webinar format, so that you can support your team's learning and development, even if they are working remotely. No special software is required.
Format
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Half-day course
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Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
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We recommend no more than 16-20 people per course so that the instructor can support participants while they learn
Takeaways
Everyone who completes the course receives:
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A certificate of attendance to say they are Mental Health Aware
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A manual to refer to whenever they need it
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A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support their own mental health