Mental Health Awareness

The programme

Programme overview

This Ratomac Mental Health Awareness course informs and educates participants to support work colleagues, friends and family who are experiencing mental health issues. Once issues have been identified, participants will learn how to approach people to see how they can support them. We will explore the various supports that are available. We will look at a process that you can use as a guide to aid people that need help. We explore various conversation starters and phrases we can use. We explore depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse with a variety of scenarios. We also explore how you can look after your own mental health.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

Anyone can benefit who maybe supporting work colleagues, friends and family. These strategies can be used in any social, professional settings.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of the Mental Health Awareness course, participants will be able to understand:

• Why do we need to be aware of mental health issues?
• What are the potential problems?
• What are the signs that you and/or work friends are not coping?
• What strategies can you use to support others?
• What is depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use?
• What ways can you look after your own mental health?

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Introduction
• Mental Illness – statistics – risk factors – helpful professionals
• Recovery and attitudes towards Mental Health Issues
• Procedures to help people with mental illness
• Mental IllnessDepression and self-harmAnxietyCrisis/TraumaSubstance Abuse – drugs and alcoholEating Disorders
• Looking after your own Mental Health
• Summary, Commit, Evaluations
• Close

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.