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The Connect 5 course is a mental health promotion training programme designed to improve the confidence and skills of up to 16 participants in having effective conversations about mental well-being. 

This course is ideal for anyone who supports the public as part of their role, including healthcare professionals, social workers, educators, and community leaders. 

Connect 5 is delivered in three incremental sessions, each building on the last, to enhance participants' ability to promote mental health, signpost to services, and support others in making positive changes. By the end of the course, participants will be better equipped to engage in supportive conversations that encourage mental well-being and resilience.

This course is ran over 3 separate sessions.

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- Understand Mental Well-being: Gain a deeper understanding of mental well-being and how it affects individuals.

- Engage in Supportive Conversations: Learn practical skills to engage in conversations that promote mental health and well-being.

- Use a Structured Approach: Apply a structured, step-by-step approach to support individuals in understanding and managing their mental health.

- Signpost to Additional Support: Develop the ability to confidently direct people to appropriate services and resources for further support.

- Encourage Positive Behavioural Change: Support individuals in setting goals and making changes to improve their mental well-being.


Course Structure and Modules:

Session 1: Brief Well-being Advice

- Understanding Mental Well-being: Overview of mental health and well-being concepts.
- Building Confidence: Gaining the confidence to have brief, constructive conversations about mental health.
- Effective Communication: Key communication skills to support mental well-being.
- Promoting Self-Care: Encouraging self-help strategies and resilience.


Session 2: Brief Well-being Intervention

- Expanding Conversations: Moving from brief advice to more in-depth interventions.
- Applying Tools and Techniques: Using practical tools to support mental well-being.
- Identifying Needs: Understanding when more significant support might be needed.
- Signposting: Directing individuals to appropriate services and resources.


Session 3: Extended Well-being Intervention

- Supporting Behaviour Change: Helping individuals set and achieve goals related to mental health.
- Dealing with Challenges: Managing more complex conversations and challenges.
- Long-term Support: Strategies for providing ongoing support and encouragement.
- Review and Reflect: Consolidating learning and planning for future practice.

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