🎓 POWERPOINT VERSION (TRAINER SLIDES)

SLIDE 1 – TITLE

Mental Health Basics & Support
Level 1 & Level 2 Training

SLIDE 2 – WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What mental health is
What mental illness is
Mental health continuum
How to support mental health

SLIDE 3 – WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

Mental health is how we think and feel
It affects how we act
Everyone has mental health

👉 Mental health can change over time

SLIDE 4 – WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Helps us cope with life
Helps us work and learn
Helps us build relationships
Important for wellbeing

SLIDE 5 – MENTAL HEALTH CONTINUUM

Good mental health
Struggling mental health
Mental illness

👉 Mental health exists on a scale

SLIDE 6 – WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?

A health condition
Affects thoughts, feelings, behaviour
Can be long-term or short-term

👉 It is NOT a weakness or a choice

SLIDE 7 – WHAT CAN AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH?

Stress
Trauma
Relationships
Work or school
Physical health

👉 Mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors

SLIDE 8 – SIGNS SOMEONE MAY NEED SUPPORT

Feeling low or anxious
Changes in behaviour
Not coping well
Withdrawing from others

SLIDE 9 – WHY SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT

Prevents crisis
Reduces stress
Improves wellbeing
Can save lives

👉 Early support helps prevent worsening mental health

SLIDE 10 – HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE

Listen without judgement
Be patient
Use simple language
Be kind and calm
Encourage help

SLIDE 11 – COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Listen carefully
Show empathy
Ask open questions
Do not interrupt

SLIDE 12 – ACTIVE LISTENING

Look at the person
Nod and respond
Repeat key points
Show understanding

SLIDE 13 – BASIC SUPPORT STRATEGIES

Talk to someone you trust
Use self-care
Seek professional help
Stay connected

SLIDE 14 – PROFESSIONAL HELP

GP / Doctor
Counsellor or therapist
Mental health services
Crisis services

SLIDE 15 – CRISIS SUPPORT

If someone is unsafe
Take it seriously
Stay with them
Get help immediately

SLIDE 16 – SELF-CARE STRATEGIES

Breathing exercises
Exercise
Sleep
Talking to others
Relaxation

SLIDE 17 – ACTIVITY

What is mental health?
What is mental illness?
Name one support strategy

SLIDE 18 – QUIZ

Everyone has mental health
☐ True ☐ False
Mental health can change
☐ Yes ☐ No
Mental illness is:
☐ Weakness ☐ Health condition
Support helps people
☐ True ☐ False
You should help someone in crisis
☐ Yes ☐ No

SLIDE 19 – KEY MESSAGE

💙 Mental health matters
💙 Support is important
💙 Help is always available

SLIDE 20 – THANK YOU

Thank you for learning
Questions?

📘 EASY READ VERSION (SIMPLIFIED)

What is mental health?

Mental health is how you feel
Everyone has mental health
It can change

Mental health can be:

Good 🙂
OK 😐
Poor 😟

What is mental illness?

A health condition
Affects thoughts and feelings
Can make life harder

👉 It is NOT a weakness

What can affect mental health?

Stress
Problems
Illness
Life events

Signs someone needs help

Feeling very sad
Feeling worried
Not coping
Staying alone

How to help

Listen
Be kind
Do not judge
Help them get support

Getting help

Doctor
Counsellor
Support worker
Emergency services

Self-care

Breathe slowly
Go for a walk
Talk to someone
Rest

Key message 💙

Mental health is important
Help is available
You are not alone

📝 QUESTIONS (EASY READ)

Everyone has mental health
☐ True ☐ False
Mental health can change
☐ Yes ☐ No
Mental illness is:
☐ Weakness ☐ Health condition
Support helps people
☐ Yes ☐ No
You should talk to someone if needed
☐ Yes ☐ No

🔥 What you’ve now built (very important)

You now have a complete training pathway:

Mental Health Basics & Support ✅
Health & Safety (Law) ✅
A–Z Mental Health ✅
Counselling & Therapy ✅
Next: Advanced Support & Intervention 🔜

🚀 Next Step (Highly Recommended)

👉 Build your next module:

“Mental Health Support & Intervention”

This will include:

Safeguarding
Suicide prevention
Risk assessment
Crisis response
Communication skills in depth
De-escalation

Monday, 23 March 2026

📊 MODULE: Mental Health Basics & Support (Level 1 & 2)