The perfect introduction to mental health awareness and response!
“I have a better understanding of mental health as the course has highlighted so much. Overall, it has given me so much information — fantastic course!”
Become Mental Health Aware is a half-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England course which aims to help increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health, equipping you with the confidence to support someone in distress and the tools to look after your own wellbeing. It covers what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, common mental health problems, how to maintain your wellbeing, and how to support someone in distress.
Participants on this course with Devon Mind reported an average
40.4%
increase
in personal confidence supporting others with a mental health issue.
Based on 32 participants, Sep 2021 to Oct 2023
Participants on this course with Devon Mind reported an average
49.6%
increase
in knowledge and understanding supporting others with a mental health issue.
Based on 32 participants, Sep 2021 to Oct 2023
Participants on this course with Devon Mind reported an average score of
9.22
out of 10
when asked to rate the overall quality of their instructor on the course.
Based on 32 participants, Sep 2021 to Oct 2023
Everyone who completes Become Mental Health Aware will receive a manual to refer to whenever you need it, as well as a workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health.
Course content:
Here are the topics covered in Become Mental Health Aware:
What is mental health?
The mental health continuum
Factors which affect mental health
Stigma and discrimination
Stress and stress management
Spotting signs of distress
Common mental health problems
Recovery
Take 10 Together: Starting a supportive conversation
My Mental Health Toolkit
Upcoming public course dates
Sorry, there are no upcoming dates for this course. If you're interested, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
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Frequently asked questions
Check out the answers to some common questions below. If you want to ask something else, please contact us.
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Public dates for Become Mental Health Aware are priced above. However, if you are signing up a group of more than 4 people, please contact us for a bespoke quote and we will provide you with a competitive individual quote to match your requirements.
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Yes, upon completion of the course you will receive an official Mental Health First Aid England PDF certificate by email.
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Yes, we always incorporate time for comfort breaks within our training programmes. You will be informed of timings at the start of the session.
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Anyone aged 18 years or over is welcome to attend Become Mental Health Aware.