Mental Health Awareness Training

Voluntary Action Harrow

Where

When

The activity runs from 21 April 2020 to 21 April 2020. The Young Harrow Foundation does not manage bookings for this activity and is not responsible for the delivery of the project. If you have any questions, please contact the organisation directly.

What

Training is delivered interactively with practical exercises, participation from delegates and opportunity for questions and discussion. A vital aspect of our training is having someone with lived experience involved in the delivery and sharing their personal testimony.

Aims of the Training Course

• To increase and improve understanding and awareness of mental health
• To help delegates understand the causes of mental health problems
• To recognise signs and symptoms of common mental health issues (such as depression and anxiety) and the way it may affect members of staff and/or volunteers in the workplace
• To provide knowledge to support colleagues and/or volunteers
• To provide knowledge to effectively manage one’s own mental wellbeing

Benefits of the Training Course

• You will feel confident that you have an increased awareness and understanding of mental health and mental illness
• You will be able to recognise the triggers for poor mental health
• You will feel confident to develop skills to support colleagues and/or volunteers in the workplace
• You will feel confident to develop skills to manage your own mental wellbeing in the workplace

Content of the Course

• What is mental health vs. mental illness?
• Factors that influence mental health (including workplace triggers)
• Common mental health issues (focusing on depression and anxiety, links to stress)
• How to spot the signs and symptoms of mental health problems
• TRAINER TESTIMONY: The Mental Health Story
• Supporting colleagues and/or volunteers – guidance and tips
• Manage your own mental wellbeing in the workplace
• Signposting/useful resources for further support
• Q&A Session

This session is being run by Mind in Harrow. To book a place, please complete this booking form.

Event Details:

• Time: 10am - 1pm
• Location: The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, HA1 4HZ
• Costs (Per Person): £30 - Harrow Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector, £35 - Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector (Not based or working in Harrow), £40 - Public & Private Sector

Contact Details:

• Call: 020 8861 5894
• Email: contact@voluntaryactionharrow.org.uk

Accessibility:

• Are parking spaces available for blue badge holders? No
• Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes
• Is there an induction loop? No
• Is there a lift? N/A