This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements. Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient suitable location.
Who should attend
Anyone can attend this training who wishes to understand more about mental health conditions.
Delivery
The Mental Health Awareness is a classroom or remote course with group participation.
Max Delegates : 15 Face to Face (12 Remote) Duration : 3 – 4 Hours
Mental Health Awareness Course Aims:
This course will ensure that employees have the knowledge and understanding of the associated symptoms, terms, causes and treatments related to mental health so that employees can be better supported, and positive mental health can be encouraged in the workplace.
The purpose of this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to: recognise mental health issues developing and start practical mental health conversations.
The scope of this standard covers:
The scope of this standard covers:
how to communicate positively, confidently and respectfully about mental health with others in the workplace
general understanding of factors that affect mental health, including stress
defining mental health and some mental health issues including: depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm
how to recognise and respond to early warning signs of mental health issues
addressing stigma and discrimination around mental health issues
how to look after your own mental health
how to use tools to begin supportive mental health conversations such as: take 10 together
awareness of appropriate sources of support and information
Mental Health Awareness Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this training, delegates will be able to:
know how to communicate positively, confidently and respectfully about mental health with others in the workplace
describe the factors that affect mental health, including stress
define mental health and some mental health issues including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm suicide
recognise and respond to early warning signs of mental health issues
address and reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health issues
describe how to look after one’s own mental health
use tools to begin supportive mental health conversations such as: take 10 together
describe where to find appropriate sources of support and information
More information
CITB Grants
Grant Not Eligible
Workforce Skills Support has CITB Approved status delivering CITB Assured Courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good quality training that meets the industry approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.
Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a Short duration course achievement grant. The link directs you to the CITB website for information on the amount of claims allowed based on your last levy return.
If a candidate has been paid grant for a particular course in a lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course, unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short duration course register.
If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher is grant eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.
