Understanding Mental Health Conditions

Our Understanding Mental Health Conditions course can increase the performance of your staff by further educating them in the area of mental health. Learn how to deal with difficult situations more effectively, resulting in a more competent workforce.

What are the course aims?

• To examine in honest detail the preconceptions and fears we all have about mental ill health.
• To increase awareness of mental health issues and understand the impact that mental health problems can have on an individual's day to day functioning.
• To increase awareness and confidence when coming into contact with clients and employees with mental health issues.

What are the objectives of the Understanding Mental Health Conditions course?

• Understand the terms "mental health" and "mental illness".
• Be aware of the general assumptions and prejudices about mental health problems.
• Recognise some of the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
• Have a basic knowledge of some common mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, SAD, OCD, panic attacks, eating disorders, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder.
• Understand how it might feel to have a mental health problem
• Know how to communicate more effectively with people who have mental health problems.
• Be introduced to basic tools for coping with mental ill health at work.

The emphasis of the course is on learning through experience.

There will be discussion and inter-active practical exercises throughout the day.

Participants are encouraged to express frank opinions and share experiences.