Introduction To Mental Health

Date & Time:

Monday 21 June 2021 (10:00 - 11:30)

Venue:

Online Event - Microsoft Teams,

Detail:

Audience: All practitioners working with children and young people in Hertfordshire (age groups primary Years 5 & 6, secondary schools and colleges).

Overview:

This session provides a universal introduction to mental health by increasing knowledge of how mental health relates to everyone. Individuals will be provided an overview of common mental health issues including, prevalence, signs and how they can affect young people. The session covers stigma and will help improve confidence in attendees around talking about mental health. The session closes with a brief overview of the 5-W2WB and makes attendees aware of the support available across Hertfordshire. This session is versatile in the audiences it may be tailored for.

 

Learning Outcome:

  • Have an increased knowledge and broader understanding of mental health and understand some of the most common signs and symptoms of mental health conditions in young people
  • Feel more confident to have conversations around mental health
  • Promote early intervention and prevention by knowing how to recognise changes in mental health and how to protect your own mental health
  • Have an increased awareness of the range of support and resources available in Hertfordshire, promoting access to early advice and support

Booking:

Booking has now closed for this event.

Further Information:

Enquiries:

hscpcourses@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Trainer:

Carol Lilley Herts Mind Network

Venue Details:

Online Event - Microsoft Teams,

(01992 588506)

This is a virtual training course and delegates will be sent an invitation via Microsoft Teams to join the event. Please note that your email address may be visible to other delegates on the Microsoft Teams  invite.