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We’re your local mental health charity and here to support anyone with a mental health problem.

Weekly Activities

We offer a number of different activities for local residents to take part in.

Training

We offer a varied and dynamic range of training opportunities for organisations and businesses.

Mental Health Workshops

Understanding Stress and Anxiety

Stress is our bodies’ natural response to excessive pressure or demands; anxiety is a reaction to the stress. When a natural response becomes problematic, the best thing we can do is understand more about it. Sessions are delivered to individual organisations providing a secure learning environment.

Key learning outcomes

Causes and impacts of stress.
An insight into what anxiety is.
Understand anxiety disorders and their impact.
The benefits of supporting ourselves and others.
Signposting to further support and some practical tips to help us manage stress and anxiety.

Course details

Session length: 2 hours.

Delegates attending from an organisation: up to 12 people.

To book a workshop on understanding stress and anxiety, please call 01303 250090 or email [email protected] for availability and costings.

Understanding Depression

We may all have times when our mood is low, or when we’re feeling sad. When these feelings don’t pass, it can have a huge impact on how we think, feel and function in everyday life. Sessions are delivered to individual organisations providing a secure learning environment.

Key learning outcomes

What is depression.
Recognising signs and symptoms.
Understanding the impact of depression.
How to support ourselves and others.
Signposting to further support.

Course details

Session length: 2 hours.

Delegates attending from an organisation: up to 12 people.

To book a workshop on understanding depression, please call 01303 250090 or email [email protected] for availability and costings.

Introduction to Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing

Fostering employee wellbeing is essential for both staff and the organisation. Promoting wellbeing can prevent stress and create a positive environment where individuals can thrive. Good mental health and wellbeing can be a core enabler of employee engagement and organisational performance.

Key learning outcomes

To give delegates an understanding of the importance of mental wellbeing.
To begin the process of learning what can be helpful in mental wellbeing.
To introduce delegates to some of the ways we can look after ourselves for mental wellbeing.
To empower delegates by giving insight into helpful tips and techniques.

Course details

Session length: 2 hours.

Delegates attending from an organisation: up to 12 people.

To book a workshop on introduction to workplace mental health and wellbeing, please call 01303 250090 or email [email protected] for availability and costings.

Mental Health for Managers

This workshop will help you look after yourself and also assist in spotting early warning signs should your staff be suffering from stress or anxiety. Employers have a duty of care towards their staff, but supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace can also reduce staff turnover and improve organisational performance. Leadership and management are key to promoting good mental health at work.

Key learning outcomes

To outline the effects of stress and anxiety.
To understand the impact of people as well as the organisation.
Working with the style/purpose of the organisation to explore helpful ways of introducing wellbeing.
To consider how ongoing wellbeing may be included for the workforce and workplace.

Course details

Session length: 3 hours.

Delegates attending: up to 12 people.

To book a workshop on mental health for managers, please call 01303 250090 or email [email protected] for availability and costings.

South Kent Mind 24-26 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JQ

Phone 01303 250090

Email [email protected]

Registered Charity no. 1089472

Company no. 04276323

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