Mental Health and Well Being

An Overview

This training course aims to give participants an overview of mental health; from mental well being to mental health difficulties. The course encourages participants to:

• challenge myths and misconceptions around mental health
• explore the process of assessment and diagnosis
• examine the impact of race, gender and social attitudes on the experience of mental health difficulties
• explore factors affecting mental health
• look at treatment and management approaches to mental health difficulties
• examine the importance of communication when supporting people who experience mental health difficulties

Case studies relevant to your workplace will be used to demonstrate learning and understanding.