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title: "Mental Health Aware | 12th Man"
description: "The 12th Man campaign helps men talk more openly about mental health. The 12th Man provides training for businesses and interest groups in the community."
url: https://12th-man.org.uk/training/types/mental-health-aware
---

# Mental Health Aware

![Mental Health Aware](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/mha-logo-85332_full.png)

This course raises awareness of mental health. It covers:

- What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health 
and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may 
be experiencing a mental health issue

![Mental Health Aware](https://12th-man.org.uk/thumbs/rudeboy-norwich-img-6941-11842_full.jpg)

Format

- This is a half day course delivered either face-to-face or via online video conferencing
- Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and 
workshop activities
- We limit numbers to 25 people per course

Resources

Everyone who completes the course gets:

- A certificate of attendance to say you are Mental Health Aware
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health

Course Structure

- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Recovery
- Supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources

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