A practical skills and awareness course designed to:

Introduce awareness around young people and adult mental health, and teaches how to identify when a young person or adult might be experiencing a mental health issue and

 how to guide them to get -the help they need.

 Research and evaluation shows that taking part in this type of course:

 − Raises awareness and mental health literacy

 − Reduces stigma around mental ill health

 − Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues

 − Promotes early intervention which enables recovery