The aim of this training is to increase awareness of what is meant by mental health. This is a concern for us all, as mental health problems are the most common cause of all health problems. However, mental illness remains steeped in stigma and fear.

This course explores key aspects of Mental health problems. Increased awareness of how an individual is affected will assist employees to understand how they may feel, leading to how they may behave. This understanding enables employees to give more effective support to assist the individual reach a state of wellbeing, (as described by the World Health Organisation) where they can realise their own potential, to cope with the normal stresses of life, to work productively and fruitfully, and be able to make a contribution to their community.

This stand-alone course aligns closely with the NAPPI Positive Behaviour Support Model. By improving awareness of how dementia affects individuals, employees can take proactive steps to reduce behaviours of concern and promote a better quality of life for those they support.

Who should attend?

This awareness workshop is designed for anyone supporting individuals living with mental health issues It serves as a foundational course and is a prerequisite for those wanting to become a Mental Health Awareness Trainer.

Course Structure – NAPPI Remote Delivery

Remote Delivery differs from conventional e-learning as groups engage with a live delivery. A virtual classroom is accessed by participants who interact with the trainer (and each other) throughout. This is the perfect solution and is very cost effective for small groups.

The awareness session is three-hours long, delivered over two 90 minute blocks.

• Block 1: Definitions, Neuroses, Psychoses, Fight or Flight
• Block 2: Risk Factors, Wellbeing, Mental Health Continuum

This award is a stand-alone-course that has strong links to the NAPPI Positive Behaviour Support Model. The more employees are aware about how an individual has been affected by mental health, the more that can be done to reduce behaviour of concern and empower them to have a better quality of life.

Become a Mental Health Awareness Trainer

As a Mental Health Awareness Trainer, you will be licensed for 12 months to deliver the NAPPI Remote Delivery Mental Health Awareness course. You will receive comprehensive support, including:

• A detailed trainer guide for remote session delivery.
• A supporting PDF for remote training sessions.
• Access to your own Trainer Account for processing training sessions.
• Participant registration forms and an assessment tracking document.
• An Organisation Account to oversee all training activities.
• Auditing of all training courses that you deliver.
• An Internal Quality Assurance Report on your documentation.
• Issuance of unlimited individualised certificates.