Mental Health Awareness Training
Course overview
Mental health awareness is essential for creating supportive, healthy, and productive workplaces and communities. Stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and other mental health challenges can affect wellbeing, workplace performance, communication, and personal relationships. Without proper awareness, individuals may struggle to recognise warning signs or know how to respond appropriately and supportively.
The Mental Health Awareness Training course provides practical knowledge on common mental health conditions, workplace mental wellbeing, stress management, self-harm awareness, and supportive communication. Learners will explore how mental health affects individuals in professional and personal settings while developing strategies to promote wellbeing and reduce stigma.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to recognise mental health concerns, support positive wellbeing practices, and contribute to healthier workplace and community environments. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.
Key topics included
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Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
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Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
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Stress, Anxiety, and Related Disorders
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Mood and Personality Disorders
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Eating Disorders, Sleep Disorders, and Wellbeing
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Self-Harm Awareness, Suicide Prevention, and Mental Wellbeing Strategies
Entry requirements
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There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. It is open to individuals interested in improving mental health awareness and supporting wellbeing in workplace or community settings. Basic English reading and comprehension skills are recommended to follow course materials and assessments effectively. A respectful and supportive approach to sensitive mental health topics is encouraged throughout the training.
Who is this course for
This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, HR professionals, educators, caregivers, workplace representatives, and customer-facing staff. It is also suitable for individuals who want to improve their understanding of mental health, support wellbeing initiatives, and promote healthier, more supportive workplace and community environments.
Certification
Curriculum
- Mental Health Literacy and Stigma
- Supportive Communication and Safe Response
- Canadian Workplace Psychological Safety
- Human Rights, Accommodation, and Equity
- Mental Health Awareness in Practice
- Mental Health Awareness Training Final Quiz