The aim of the course is to provide learners with knowledge of their roles and responsibilities regarding Mental Health Awareness.

At the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the different mental health issues.
• Acquire deeper knowledge of mental health issues and how they impact individuals.
• Understand the principle of parity of esteem in relation to mental health.
• Know where to find additional information and support for people who have mental health problems.
• Understand how health and social care staff can improve their interaction with people who have mental health problems.

Understanding our own mental health is key to our own well-being.

Our mental well-being is dependent on what is going on in our lives at that time whether at home or work. It is constantly changing because we live in a world that is in a rapid state of change. It is our ability to cope with these changes that determine our mental wellbeing. Our relationships and working environments are also in a constant state of change ranging from little disagreements to big blowouts in our relationships. In our workplace, this could be large-scale organisational changes imposed on us to small changes like getting new members of staff or moving office. When we are in a good state of mental well-being, we are content and have a good level of satisfaction with all aspects of our lives.

Learning Outcomes
Encouraging good mental health and well-being to enables us to maintain healthy relationships in our personal and professional lives.

• Understanding what is mental health?
• Mental health problems and their symptoms
• Stigma and how to normalise conversations
• Responding to stress rather than reacting
• Creating a resilient mind
• Specialist support and how to access it
• Create an environment where people can talk openly and honestly about mental health
• Cope better in times of change and uncertainty

Target groups
Both professionals and public

This programme has been designed to give people knowledge, skills and tools to experience the benefits nature on improving our mental wellbeing.

LEARNING INTENTIONS
The aim of the course is to provide participants with the awareness, understanding and skills needed to integrate mindfulness into their lives through nature.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Explain what is meant by mindfulness and describe the benefits of mindfulness by drawing on their direct experience.
• List stress indicators and helpful and unhelpful responses.
• Identify and describe the experience of paying attention to pleasant events, unpleasant
  events and stressful communication.
• Outline the Stress Reaction Cycle and explain how mindfulness impacts it.
• Listing formal and informal mindfulness practices and outlining strategies for integrating them into their day-to-day lives. (Using nature to become more mindful)
• Demonstrate Body Posture, Mindful Breathing, Mindful Movement, and informal mindful nature activities and describe the experiences
• Demonstrate Mindful Communication. (Learning through nature)
• Develop a strategy for self-care that incorporates formal and informal mindful practices.
• Tools sustain the mindful practice

Who is the programme for:
Anyone who is finding life a bit of struggle and/or wanting to boost their resilience. If you feel stressed or anxious why not take this opportunity to gain skills and knowledge to better respond to stress and anxiety and take control of your life again.