Mental Health Bundle (Introduction, Support, Talking About, and Tackling Stigmas)
How to support yourself and others with mental health
Overview
We all need mental health support, and we can all offer support to others. By offering early intervention, most types of mental ill-health can be prevented, and prevention is always better than cure. There are lots of types of support available including medical, therapy, mental health apps and workplace schemes. It is important to signpost people to the most appropriate support.
Learning Objectives
- Help you become aware that everyone has mental health
- Learn what to do if someone is in crisis
- Explore social support as it's the number one protective factor for mental health
Introduction to mental health
Overview
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. This module will explore the importance of recognising and treating mental health with the same emphasis as physical health.
Learning Objectives
- Help you become aware of different mental health conditions
- Learn which groups are more vulnerable to mental health conditions
- Explore the difference between common and complex mental health conditions
Tackling mental health stigma and disrcimination
Overview
Stigmas and discrimination can manifest itself in many different ways. Sometimes its subtle, other times it can be more obvious. This module explores what you and your organisation can do to help tackle stigmas and discrimination relating to mental health.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the use of language around mental health
- Help you create an open mental health culture
- Encourage people to share their stories.
Let's talk about mental health
Overview
Mental health is a subject that isn’t widely discussed as the norm. The most powerful way to prevent mental ill-health is to talk about it. This module explores how mental health is normalised and how stigmas can be tackled.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the use of small interactions
- Help you create an open mental health culture
- Explore the best options for mental health support.
