Course aims – by the end of this course delegates will have:
- a detailed understanding of the types of mental health problems particularly prevalent in student populations
- developed strategies to support students whilst maintaining their own boundaries
- understood their legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010
- recognised the importance of looking after their own mental well-being by developing resilience, coping strategies and building support networks
Course outline
- particular challenges faced by students in the 21st century
- types of mental health problems commonly identified in the student population – including anxiety, depression, substance dependency and self-harm
- social media and electronic communication – their role in mental distress and how they be used more fruitfully
- a ‘whole institution’ approach – promoting well-being, facilitating disclosure and signposting for support
- recognising when a student is struggling with their mental health, often in the absence of a disclosed mental health problem
- stigma and its effects on disclosure
- positive approaches to talking with students about mental health
- useful approaches to expressing concern about a individual’s mental health
- the Equality Act 2010 and reasonable adjustments
- supporting students when mental distress impacts on their studies, attendance etc
- resources and support available – self-help, helplines and websites, apps and mindfulness
Mental health at work training 