Mental Health Awareness

Course Code: Gen-O-MA-HS0818-V1-1
Duration: Half Day
Target Audience: All Staff
Min / Max Delegates: 6 / 12
Sector: Health & Safety

Course Aims: Raise awareness of mental health issue:

• To reduce stigma and discrimination 
• Give you the skills and confidence to deal with the impact of mental health issues in your workplace

Course Objectives: By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Understand the issues surrounding mental health; including stigma and discrimination 
• Understand what is legally required of you under the Equality Act 2010 
• Recognise and identify the signs & symptoms that someone has a mental health issue 
• Confidently deal with the impact of mental health issues experienced by clients/colleagues including difficult conversations & mental health emergencies in the workplace

Format: Tutor led discussions