Unpaid Carers Free Day- Mental Health

Service Description

This session is for Unpaid carers within Torbay. Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness Mental health can be a difficult topic to understand and address. Our Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness training equips people with the skills to recognize signs of distress and assess or provide appropriate support. It also helps to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourages individuals to seek help when needed. Mental Health Awareness can make a significant impact on someones life, potentially preventing crisis and promoting wellness. Being mindful of your own wellbeing and keeping you in a good mental health state is a skill and this course will help you know how to prioritise your overall wellbeing.  Identify when you or someone you care for need support with their mental health and know how to provide first level support and intervention  Understand different common Mental Health conditions and how they can affect someone  Have awareness of sources of help and support as well as how to seek professional help  Learn about stress, how it can affect us, how to recognise it, and how to manage it well  Learn about wellbeing and focus on how to achieve good mental health