Mental Health Awareness

Learn how to recognise signs of mental ill health in ourselves and others, and how to best help.

Mental Health is a huge part of all of our lives. Mental ill health can affect us all at any stage of our lives and has a massive impact on work, social, and family life. Therefore, it is vital that we can recognise signs of mental ill health in ourselves and others.

In this course, we delve into mental health and why it is so important. We look at things that can alter our mental health, common signs of mental illness and how to help those who may be going through a mental health crisis, including people who could be self-harming or suicidal. This course is important for everyone, as mental health does not stay static – we all need to know what to do if things take a turn for the worse.

In this course, we will cover:
– What is Mental Health?
– What is a mental health condition?
– Why is mental health important?
– What can alter our mental health?
– What is ‘Stigma’ in regard to Mental Health?
– Common signs of mental illness in adults.
– How can we talk to people about their mental health?
– What is a mental health crisis?
– Overview of Common Mental Health Conditions.
– Self-harm & Suicide.
– Examples of Positive Coping Mechanisms.

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