MH101®

Giving people the confidence to recognise, relate and respond to people experiencing mental health challenges.

Description

Supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges can make a big difference to their wellbeing and recovery. But how do you know what signs to look for, and what’s the best way to help? MH101® has the answers. 

Learn how to recognise signs of mental wellbeing and mental health challenges, and what helpful strategies and tools you can use to support people when they need it most. 

MH101® will help you better understand and relate to what someone in mental distress might be experiencing. Learn what to do, and when, in different situations, including when there is a risk of suicide or self harm, and know when and how to get expert help. 

You’ll get an overview of some of the major mental health challenges in our community – depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use disorder, as well as learning about the impacts of stress and trauma. MH101® will also show you how to maintain your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others. 

To support your learning, you’ll receive a workbook with MH101® notes, additional reading, a directory for support and assistance. 

After the workshop, you’ll get help to apply your newfound knowledge and develop an even better understanding of what you’ve learnt with access to an interactive MH101® e-learning module that can be completed at your own pace. 

Our workshop

Learning outcomes:.

  • recognise signs of mental wellbeing and of mental health challenges
  • use Te Whare Tapa Whā to support mental wellbeing
  • relate to what people with mental health challenges are experiencing
  • respond supportively to mental distress

Topics covered in MH101® include stress and wellbeing, mental health challenges, suicide, trauma, supportive language and perspective, building a connection, sharing your concerns, when to get help and local support.

Quality learning

Blueprint for Learning is an NZQA accredited Private Training Establishment. We have the highest quality Category 1 External Education and Review rating in education achievement and self-assessment issued by NZQA. 

Our workshops use adult education principles, with a variety of activities, videos and teaching tools to cater for the different learning styles of participants. 

We have been delivering mental health literacy training since 2008. Every workshop is run by expert facilitators who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to the topics covered. 

Course outline

MH101® will give you an understanding of some of the major mental health challenges in our communities, the experience of mental distress, and the impacts of stress and trauma. 

All our workshops follow the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, which means we take an in-depth, holistic approach to understanding mental health and wellbeing. You’ll learn about what to do, and when, to support people around you experiencing mental health challenges. 

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental distress. 
  • Get an overview of some major mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use disorder. 
  • Learn strategies and get tools for maintaining your mental health, and the mental health and wellbeing of others. 
  • Understand how your reactions can impact on other people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours. 
  • Learn how to use supportive language and perspective to build connection. 
  • Learn how to respond wisely in any given situation, including the risk of suicide or self-harm. 
  • Understand where, when and how to get personal and professional help.