Description: The Mental Health Awareness Distinctive Course provides participants with a broad understanding of mental health.
The Mental Health Awareness Distinctive Course provides participants with a broad understanding of mental health:
- Definitions and Factors Affecting Mental Health: Clear definitions of key terms and the factors that encourage well-being and the risk factors that block it.
- Stigma and Discrimination: How social perceptions impact individuals living with mental health challenges.
- Prevalent Mental Disorders: An introduction to common conditions and their accompanying signs and symptoms.
- Support and Resilience: Guidance on helping people in distress and practical strategies for honing personal resilience.
- Pathways to Self-Care: Effective routines and practices for maintaining overall mental well-being.
Practical & Hands-On Application:
Beyond theory, this course has interactive practice sessions designed to build real-world confidence. participants will have to chance to:
- Role-play support scenarios: Practice holding supportive, non-judgmental conversations with someone in distress.
- Work through case studies: Analyze realistic scenarios to identify early warning signs and choose the best pathways to care.
This course is not only suitable for individuals but also at the workplace, where it is a growing concern and the spotlight is on employers to evaluate the need, and provide adequate provision, for the mental wellbeing of their staff. This may include training staff or individuals in the awareness of mental health issues, and how to recognize signs and symptoms and provide support to someone who may be experiencing mental health issues.
Disclaimer: It is important to note that some elements might prove triggering or upsetting to attendees. It is also not a substitute for mental health interventions that are implemented by health professionals.
Is this course online? Course is available either face to face or online.
Who can attend: individuals who want to learn about mental health. Businesses and office staff where mental health can affect employee’s productivity and wellbeing.
Prerequisite: This course is open to any person over the age of 16. If young people below the age of 18 seek to attend prior parental consent is required.
Duration: 5 hours
Certification: Participants receive an international certification from EFR (UK) and a wall certificate.
Language: Delivery and material in English and/or Arabic.