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