The NPA Mental Health Award course seeks to address the inaccuracies surrounding perceptions of mental health and, instead, provide accurate information, promote understanding and equip learners with positive coping strategies to improve and maintain mental health and wellbeing. The course is made up of 3 units: ‘Understanding Mental Health Issues’, ‘Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing’, and ‘Coping Strategies and Building Resilience’.
The course is delivered in partnership with Edinburgh College and is designed for unemployed students from disadvantaged backgrounds who may require support to maintain a college place. It offers progression on to a range of related courses at Edinburgh College.
Open to all current Access to Industry students. If you are interested, contact your Caseworker for more information.
The courses runs periodically, usually one day a week. Current dates: 28 August 2024 for 18 weeks.
Seeks to address the inaccuracies surrounding perceptions of mental health and equip learners with positive coping strategies.
Delivered online, via MS Teams. Enter the password above for the link, or contact your Caseworker.