MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
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STRESS AWARENESS

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

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The aim of the session is to provide learners with knowledge of their roles and responsibilities regarding Mental Health Awareness.

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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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• Understand how common mental health problems are in the UK

• Understand the different mental health problems

• Understand the principle of parity of esteem in relation to mental health

• Know where to find additional information and support for people who have mental health problems

• Understand how health and social care staff can improve their interaction with people who have mental health problems.

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STRESS AWARENESS

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This session aims to enable participants to manage stress at work and at home more effectively.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

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• Describe what is meant by the term ‘stress’

• Explain the UK context of stress

• Recognise the organisational impact of stress

• Understand the legal implications of not managing stress

• Understand what can be done to manage stress in our lives.

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