Mental Health Awareness

UNISON works in partnership with The Open University. The purpose of the partnership was to increase participation in education among workers delivering public sector services. Many members have accessed Open University courses and training. The courses are delivered by experienced Open University Lecturers and has received excellent feedback from members who attend the courses. This workshop aims to provide an introduction to mental health in the UK. The session will support learners to understand the main mental health problems that people face and gain an insight into the experience of having mental distress. It will look at some of the misconceptions associated with mental health enabling you to take a revised awareness into the workplace.

Mental Health Awareness is a face to face or on-line delivered CPD workshop with resources created by the Open University and delivered by Open University trained Tutors. The course is centered mainly around exploring adult Mental Health and covers the topics set out below.