Mental Health Awareness

Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland NHS Talking Therapies are running FREE Mental Health Awareness Training Sessions for professionals in the health, social or voluntary care sectors across LLR.

During this 3 hour Mental Health Awareness Session we will explore:

1. An understanding of what mental health is

2. A good understanding of stress and common mental health conditions

3. Becoming familiar with suicide and be confident at managing a crisis situation

4. Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms

5. Have the skills and confidence to step in, support and signpost – including skills around active listening and empathy

6. Understand the boundaries of supporting someone with their mental health and how to look after your own wellbeing