Live Virtual Workshops

Mental Health Awareness and Support

August 06, 2025
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
$329.00 (regular rate)
$299.00 (*early rate)
Location: Online Virtual
Trainer Alison Granger-Brown
*early rate expires 07/16/2025
6
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

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Mental Health Awareness and Support - Live Virtual - August 6, 2025; 9am-4pm Central Time

Early rate expires 07/16/2025

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Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, coworker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. Given this prevalence, it is essential that people build capacity to support those with mental health concerns because early identification and support typically lead to continued well-being. This workshop explores factors affecting mental health and provides a general overview of common adult mental illnesses. Most importantly, participants will learn how to be a support and discover strategies for creating more inclusive environments that reduce stigma surrounding mental health.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the difference between mental illness and mental health
  • List common adult mental illnesses
  • Describe symptoms related to poor mental illnesses
  • Learn practical ways of supporting those with mental illness

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

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Some of the Topics Included

  • What Contributes to Poor Mental Health
  • Stigma and Myths About Mental Illness
  • Illness as Influence, Not Identity
  • A Review of Mental Illnesses
  • Mental Health Concerns and Addictions
  • Mental Health Concerns and Suicide
  • Signs That Someone May Be Struggling
  • Creating a Supportive Environment
  • Finding a Qualified Counsellor
  • Tips for Supporting Those That May Be Struggling

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to anyone wanting to learn more about mental health, including employees and managers.

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Trainer: Alison Granger-Brown

Alison has a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training and in Human Development, with a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems. She has twelve years of experience as an entrepreneur in the specialty food industry and fifteen years of experience providing services to individuals and groups within the provincial and federal correctional systems. Throughout her career she has nurtured a passion for healthy organizations and workplaces. She believes that leaders should nurture a belief in what is possible, now and in the future; this generates opportunity for innovation, productivity, creativity, health, and well-being. Alison has experience in intercultural collaborative research and specializes in transformational learning and nurturing hope. Through her interactive approach, easygoing style, and action-oriented focus, Alison leaves participants with ideas and practical steps they can implement to produce results. Ready blogs written by Alison here.

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