Mental Health Awareness In The Workplace

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The Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace course is perfect for all individuals that want to increase their awareness of Mental Health for colleagues, friends, family, and even themselves.
This course is delivered by Staffordshire First Aid Training, part of Safe Haven Training Ltd who are an approved university supplier.

Course Overview

This 4 hour Masterclass will cover:

Mental Health Statistics
What is meant by Mental Wellbeing?
What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Typical symptoms of Mental Health problems
Mental Health Continuum Model
What is meant by Stigma?
Dealing with Stigma?
Taking Action
Spotting a Mental Illness
Active Listening
What is stress?

Course Aims

Skills Gained

Understanding mental health
Early identification and awareness
Effective communication skills
Ability to support and signpost

Knowledge Gained

Definition and importance of mental health
Common mental health conditions
Impact of work on mental health
Resource and support pathways

Benefits

The learner will leave the session with:

Improved communication and support skills
Stronger workplace relations
Boosted Team Morale and Productivity
Better Self-Awareness and Resilience
Legal and Ethical Awareness

Award

On Completion of this course learners will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Funding

The Stoke-on-Trent Higher Skills Accelerator is fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Council and offered free of charge to each participating organisation.

Delivery method: On campus
Location: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration: 9:30 - 13:30hrs
Start date: Wednesday 3rd September

Entry requirements

This course is open to anyone who lives in Stoke-on-Trent (paying council tax to Stoke-on-Trent City Council), is 18 years old and over, and meets the following criteria:

Employed for one hour or more of paid work per week (including those temporarily away from work because they are sick or on holiday).

Temporary and permanent employees who are on fixed-term contracts or agency temping.

Self-employed people.

People on government-supported training programmes, engaging in any form of work, work experience, or work-related training.

People on maternity or paternity leave.

Cost

This course is free to all learners who meet the criteria above.

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the following link to submit your expression of interest: https://staffordshire.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLn7d0HPaJdTG1E 