Mental Health Champion Workshop
This workshop provides basic knowledge in the mental health area so the selected group can speak to people confidently, help raise awareness and address mental health stigma. It also goes through the ways in which to support individuals towards better health outcomes promoting the positive aspects of mental health and wellbeing.
Description
The workshop focusses on developing a peer support network by building useful skills in listening, and breaking conversations into simple easy learnable steps. Participants leave with an understanding how the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan will support people to thrive.
Workshop objectives
- To raise basic mental health awareness.
- Understand the role of a Mental Health Champion in a peer support network.
- Gain a basic understanding safeguarding and disclosure
- Understand and gain tips to manage and reduce stigma associated with mental ill health
- Identify how you can look after yourself through self-care
- Learn simple skills to take away
- Understand the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Know where to go to sign people to help and support