Module Overview
One in 5 people will suffer from a depressive illness at some time in their lives. Mental health affects people in many different ways. When job searching, Mental health can have a significant impact on a person's motivation, presentation and ability to sustain employment. This module aims to provide the necessary skills to an Employment Service practitioner so that they can work effectively with job seekers suffering from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and psychosis based disorders and assist them in the return to work process..

Module Content

• What mental health issues/illness exist?
• What are the signs / symptoms?
• What causes mental health issues
• How can you assist someone?
• Support services available
• Self help strategies
• Mental health and a return to work strategy