Basic Mental Health Awareness
Training
Aim
To provide an overview of mental health and mental illness.
Objectives
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
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Describe what is meant by the terms mental illness and mental health.
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Identify the most common mental health diagnosis
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Recognise some of the symptoms of the most common mental illnesses
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List the risk factors that may contribute to the development of a mental health problem.
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Discuss recovery for those experiencing mental illness
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Challenge some of the stereotypes and stigma associated with the term mental illness
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Identify ways of looking after your own mental wellbeing.