Award in Awareness of Mental Health
Because "Are you okay?"
is just the starting line.
The ultimate foundational course designed to get your entire team on the same page.
No clinical jargon, no boring slide decks—just real, practical knowledge to help everyone spot the signs of poor mental health and challenge the stigma out of existence.
Course Introduction
Course Introduction
Look around your office, your Zoom grid, or your site floor right now. Can you honestly tell who is thriving and who is just putting on a brave face?
Most people can't. And that’s exactly why we built this Level 1 course.
This isn't about turning your employees into therapists overnight. It’s about creating a baseline of empathy and alertness across your entire business. We strip away the textbook fluff and give your team the basic, real-world tools to notice when a colleague is quietly struggling, start an honest conversation without it being weird, and guide them toward the right support.
Think of it as mental health insurance for your culture; it ensures no one has to suffer in silence just because their coworkers didn't know what to look for.
The Vitals at a Glance
Who it’s for:
Absolutely everyone. From day-one interns to the C-suite. If they work with other humans, they need this course.
Time Commitment:
4.5 hours of fast-paced, high-energy, completely no-snooze training.
The Delivery:
Live Online or Face-to-Face. Delivered exclusively by our elite team of practicing therapists (absolutely no script-readers allowed).
The Qualification:
Official Ofqual Level 1 Accreditation. You get an internationally recognised qualification, plus a custom-branded Red Umbrella handbook to keep forever.
Unmatched Aftercare:
Just because it's an introductory course doesn't mean we drop you at the finish line. Your team gets direct phone and email access to our expert team during working hours for ongoing advice.
The Big Takeaway:
Your staff leave with the confidence to step in and speak up before a small mental health ripple becomes a workplace crisis.
Module list
Examining the range of influences that can affect mental health, including biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
Understanding the types of stigma that exist around mental health and the impact this can have on a person's wellbeing
Understanding risk factors that can lead to an increased risk of poor mental health
How stress can impact on our wellbeing and exploring ways of managing stress
Looking briefly at some of the more common mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, suicide, self harm, eating disorders and psychosis. Learners will understand how these conditions present themselves and how they can affect individuals.
Understand the different types of support that are available to support someone's mental health
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