This course is a one day session delivered by an Open University lecturer and is open to UNISON members and activists.

Objectives for the day

• Understand the main mental health problems that people face
• Gain an insight into the experience of having mental distress
• Explore some strategies for promoting good mental health
• Be able to take a revised awareness to the workplace

What the day covers

• Mental health issues
• Perception of mental health
• Experiencing mental health problems
• Types of mental health problems (including anxiety, depression, suicide and self harm, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders)
• Legal considerations
• What can individuals do
• Medication and treatment
• Useful organisations and signposting

If you’re interested in attending, please email t.shearer@unison.co.uk