Mental Health Awareness

Course Overview

This interactive course explores mental health across the lifespan using a biopsychosocial approach. Participants develop the confidence to recognise common mental health conditions, challenge stigma and provide practical support to individuals experiencing emotional distress.

This Course is For

Anyone wishing to improve their understanding of mental health and learn practical ways to support others.

Delivery Method

Flipped classroom learning with Padlet resources followed by two days of face-to-face teaching.

Course Capacity & Cost

• 12 places
• Organisational booking: £2,500
• Individual booking: £250 per person

Indicative Content

• Mental health and mental illness
• Common mental health conditions
• Mental Health First Aid
• Challenging stigma
• Biopsychosocial model
• Brain-body connection
• UK mental health legislation
• Suicide Safety Plans
• Grounding techniques
• CBT tools
• Risk and protective factors
• Supportive communication
• Signposting
• Promoting positive mental wellbeing