Mental Health Awareness
What is special about this course?
This course is designed for:
People working or volunteering in settings where they may be required to support others, for example community groups, schools, line management of staff
People who wish to increase their awareness and knowledge of mental health issues and support strategies
This course can potentially be adapted to meet specific requirements of a particular group, for example a focus on young people or addressing particular issues.
The course is delivered in two sessions designed to complement each other.
Session 1 (am) - Knowledge Base
- Common mental health issues, signs, symptoms and impact
- What's 'normal' and how can we tell the difference?
- Sources of support and signposting
Session 2 (pm) - Promoting Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health
- Self-care
- Coping strategies
- Growth mindset
- Resilience
- Mindfulness
- Emotional intelligence
- Cognitive factors and CBT skills
How will I study my course?
- Short course
How long will my course last?
1 DaysWhere can I study my course?
- Thurso
- Dornoch
Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our Tuition Fees information.
Is there more information available online?
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"Thanks again for a very interesting course. You were a very engaging speaker and kept my interest throughout the course.
I particularly liked your pragmatic approach and relevant personal insights being a mother of two teenagers! Also, the pace of your presentation was just right."
High School Teacher, November 2019
Apply for Mental Health Awareness
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.