Course description
Mental Health Advocacy Course
The Mental Health Advocacy course provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise and positively respond to the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions and effectively guide a person towards the right support.
Participants will learn to listen, reassure and react positively even in a crisis situation. What’s more, they will learn how to spot the things in the workplace that might contribute to mental ill health, understand their boundaries and limitations, and how to look after their own wellbeing when trying to support others.
The content is designed to provide employees and managers with all of the skills needed to start a conversation, actively listen, signpost and support the mental wellbeing of their colleagues.
Our two-day course is delivered by experienced clinicians and accredited by CPD UK, the two-day course will equip delegates with the skills necessary to provide mental health support in the workplace, creating a positive mental health culture and reduce mental health problems at work.
Our Mental Health Advocacy course has been accredited and qualifies for CPD
points, 10 hours for the 2 day course.
Delegates have access to a dedicated helpline for two years after the training to
help them provide the best possible support to their colleagues
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all employees and managers looking to understand and improve their knowledge about mental health and to learn the skills to support someone at work.
participants must be 16 or older to attend this course and be able to communicate in English.
Please be aware that some of the topics covered in this course are sensitive, and some people may find the content distressing, such as suicide or self-harm. If a participant feels overwhelmed, they may leave the course at any time. If you are unsure whether yourself or another participant may be suitable for this course, please contact us before making a booking.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Certification
Our course is accredited by CPD UK. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.
Training Course Content
- What is mental health; how common are mental health problems; and the impact of Covid-19
- The stigma of mental health in society and at work and how these need to be challenged.
- Proactive strategies that can create a positive mental health culture and reduce mental health problems at work
- Exploring stress and its link with other physical and mental health problems
- Recognising, understanding and learning how to support someone with stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders
- Understanding suicide and self-harm and learning how to risk assess and effectively manage a crisis situation
- How to start a conversation, empathetically engage with someone and use active listening skills to support someone who may be struggling with their mental health.
- Strategies to improve empathy and active listening skills
- Recognising where to signpost people to for additional support
- Understanding the role and boundaries of being a mental health advocate
- How to look after your own wellbeing and understanding the strain that supporting others can have on you
- Several practical case studies to help develop the skills of being a mental health advocate and consolidate learning.