Mental health Aware for public - Half day

MHFA India’s mental health awareness course is specially designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts of mental health, mental illnesses and maintaining mental wellbeing. MHFA India is offering the course during these testing times for the public to become aware about the mental health effects of COVID-19 and support themselves and be able to recognise mental health problems at the earliest.
What does the course teach me?
MHFA India’s half day webinar course on mental health awareness is a programme designed to teach you about the basic concepts of mental health, factors influencing mental health, current mental health scenario in India including the legislations related to mental health, common mental illnesses and their signs & symptoms, and an introduction to the steps involved in providing mental health first aid to a person.
In what format is the course taught?
The course is taught as half a day course, face to face or webinar.
Who can attend this course?
Any adult can attend this course.
What topics are discussed in the course?
The main topics of discussion are:

• The basics of mental health & mental wellbeing
• Common mental illnesses (depression, anxiety disorder, addictions, and suicide prevention)
• Introduction to MHFA five step plan to apply first aid

Why should I attend this course?
The awareness about mental health in India is low which is reflected by the low number of people who seek professional treatment for mental illnesses. The knowledge about mental wellbeing and common mental health problems will empower the community to identify mental illnesses at an early stage and prevent them growing into serious problems. By learning the skills of early identification and prevention, mental health problems can be identified at the community level and professional help can be given to the person quickly.