We made this course to prepare members of the public in the event of being faced with a family member, friend or peer that needs vital yet basic support when in crisis, or finding it difficult to deal with life's ever giving problems. Having a meaningful conversation with someone going through a difficult time in their life can be the difference between self harm, and or suicide to waking up the next morning and seeing another opportunity in the day that awaits. We have found that there is a lot of awareness for mental health yet as members of the public we still struggle with the basics, starting with conversation.

There was a global mental health crisis on the rise yet it is evident that the knock on effect of the Coronavirus will increase self harm and suicide statistics. A wall of mental health will hit this country over the coming months as people struggle to come to terms with, isolation, distancing from family and loved ones, closure of shops, restaurants, cafes, restaurants, pubs, loss of hours, wages, dismissed, fear, anxiety, stress and depression. The dedicated workforce’s overstretched, overwhelmed and sadly all those who lost their lives because of the Coronavirus. For those who were already using services, this pandemic may have made their life even more of a daily burden.

For millions of people across the country who are now isolated, good communication and listening skills have never been so vitally important. Over the coming weeks and months ahead people’s mental health must be taken seriously with love and compassion.

This fundraiser is so we can develop our course for those who are intellectually disadvantaged.

We ask £29.99 for our 12 module course of which we aim to raise money for a variety of community interest projects, we also aim to take pressure off the NHS whilst improving your relationships and general mental health knowledge.

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