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Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No:6166930 and controlled by
Lancashire County Council within the meaning of Part V of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.The Company's trading address is Marian House,Beech
Grove,Preston, PR2 1DU and the Registered office is Christ Church Precinct,County Hall,Preston,Lancashire PR1 8XJ.
Mental Health Awareness
Aims & Objectives
This one-day course is aimed at those people who have little or no previous training
in mental health, but who may, as part of their work, come into contact with people
suffering from mental health problems. The course gives you understanding of
Mental Health Conditions/problems and is taught by highly experienced Mental
Health and Crisis Practitioners.
The course will increase the student’s knowledge & understanding of Mental
Health when assisting/supporting/nursing clients in their care. The course will
examine in honest detail the preconceptions and fears we all have about mental ill
health. It will increase awareness of mental health issues and understand the impact
that mental health problems can have on an individual's day to day functioning and
will also increase awareness and confidence when coming into contact with clients
and employees with mental health issues.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, Students will be able to identify & describe:
The terms of "mental health" and "mental illness".
Be aware of the general assumptions and prejudices about mental health
problems.
Recognise some of the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
Have a basic knowledge of some common mental illnesses including depression,
anxiety, SAD, OCD, panic attacks, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and bi-polar
disorder.
Understand how it might feel to have a mental health problem
Know how to communicate more effectively with people who have mental health
problems.
Be introduced to basic tools for coping with mental ill health
Target Group
Any Staff working in the Health and Social care setting who require increased
knowledge and skills to enable them to deliver an effective, caring, professional
service to all service users/older Adults and who provide a supportive role to their
families and carers.
Accredited
Not accredited however this course will be taught by experienced RMN’s, who are
currently working in practice in the Crisis team or who have just left the NHS.
Lancashire Workforce Development Partnership is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No:6166930 and controlled by
Lancashire County Council within the meaning of Part V of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.The Company's trading address is Marian House,Beech
Grove,Preston, PR2 1DU and the Registered office is Christ Church Precinct,County Hall,Preston,Lancashire PR1 8XJ.
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard (Revised 2010) 7.3
Health and Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24 & 233
What the programme will lead to or enhance:
Progression and further learning routes include:
Better understanding of Mental Health Issues
Level 2 and 3 S/NVQs in Health and Social Care
Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care