Planning Appointments for Mentoring, Counselor, Coaching, Advocacy and more.

 

Slide – Personalised Support & Accessibility (Easy Read)

Title: Support That Fits You 🧩

Content (Easy Read / Bullet points):

Many people prefer one-to-one therapy for privacy

Some people may choose group therapy

Support should be person-centred, like planning for your individual needs

Accessibility options include:

Online diaries / scheduling

Zoom calls or video sessions

Screen sharing or other visual aids

Helps people with disabilities, special needs, or other conditions access therapy

Symbols / Visual ideas:

👤 Person icon for one-to-one therapy

👥 Group icon for group therapy

📅 Calendar / diary for scheduling

Mental Health Services & Support Overview (Easy Read)

Title: Support That Works for You 💛

Content (Easy Read / Bullet points):

Strain on Services:

• Mental health services can have long waiting times and reduced in-person appointments

• Demand is increasing, especially since the pandemic

Online Therapy:

• Can be a helpful alternative

• Challenges:

  • Not everyone has internet, devices, or digital skills

  • Harder to build rapport

  • Some conditions need in-person support

Person-Centred Support:

• Many people prefer one-to-one therapy

• Some may choose group therapy

• Support should be flexible to meet individual needs

Accessibility Considerations:

• Travel can be hard for disabled people:

  • Some cannot drive

  • Disabled parking may be difficult

  • Relying on public transport can be slow or unreliable

• Online support can help attend appointments

• Many people want to be independent, which can feel frustrating when travel is hard

Symbols / Visual ideas:

• 🏥 Hospital / clinic for services

• 💻 Laptop for online therapy

• 🧩 Puzzle piece for person-centred support

• 🚌 Bus / 🅿️ Parking icon for travel issues

• 💛 Heart for supportive care

Presenter Notes:

• Emphasise that support should be tailored to the individual’s needs and circumstances

• Highlight that online options, travel challenges, and independence all affect how people access therapy

• Encourage learners to ask for what works best for them and be patient with themselves

📘 Easy Read Module Children, Abuse, Safety & Mental Health Giving Children a Voice – Educating Adults

 

🌱 Module Overview (Easy Read)

This module explains:

• Why very young children need a voice

• Why abuse can and does happen to small children

• Why adults must protect, monitor, and listen

• How seeing or hearing abuse affects children

• Why awareness has improved but is still not enough

This learning is for:

• Students

• Staff

• Parents

• Professionals

• Managers

• Anyone responsible for children or young people

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🧒 Small Children Are Not “Too Young”

Some people believe:

• Abuse does not happen to small children

• Very young children would not understand

• Children would say something if it happened

This is not true.

Very young children:

• Feel fear

• Feel pain

• Feel confusion

• Feel distress

Even if they cannot explain it in words.

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🗣️ Small Children Need Adults to Be Their Voice

Small children:

• May not have language

• May not understand what is wrong

• May be scared of adults

• May be taught not to speak

This means:

• Silence does not mean safety

• Adults must notice signs

• Adults must listen

• Adults must protect

Safeguarding is an adult responsibility.

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♿ Disabled & Special Needs Children

Disabled children and children with additional needs:

• Are more vulnerable, not less

• May rely on adults for care

• May communicate differently

• May be misunderstood or ignored

They need:

• Extra protection

• Respect

• Careful monitoring

• Adults who believe them

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👦👧 Boys and Girls Both Need Protection

Abuse:

• Happens to girls and boys

• Happens in all families

• Happens in all communities

Boys:

• Are often told to be “strong”

• May be less believed

• May be less likely to speak

All children deserve:

• Safety

• Protection

• To be taken seriously

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🏠 Seeing and Hearing Abuse Harms Children

A child does not have to be touched to be harmed.

Children can be harmed by:

• Hearing arguments

• Seeing violence

• Watching a parent being hurt

• Living in fear

Even if the child is never directly hit.

This is called emotional and psychological harm.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Family Change and Distress (Easy Read)

Parents do not always stay together.

This can mean:

• Arguments

• Tension

• Fear

• Loss

• Uncertainty

Children may:

• Blame themselves

• Feel unsafe

• Carry stress into school and adulthood

Support matters.

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🕰️ Past Lack of Support (Before the 1990s)

In the past:

• Mental health was not talked about

• Abuse was hidden

• Children were told to stay quiet

• Adults were not trained

Many children:

• Had no voice

• Were not believed

• Did not get help until adulthood

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🌍 Today: More Awareness, Still Not Enough

Today:

• We know more about trauma

• We talk more about mental health

• Safeguarding rules exist

But:

• Abuse still happens

• Some children are still not heard

• Some adults still believe old myths

Awareness must turn into action.

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🧠 Key Easy Read Message

“Children do not need to understand abuse
for abuse to harm them.”

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🎓 College & University Version (Easy Read)

Many students:

• Experienced harm very young

• Never had the words to explain it

• Are only now understanding what happened

Education settings must:

• Offer counselling

• Understand childhood trauma

• Avoid judgement

• Train staff properly

• Provide safe reporting systems

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College & University Questions (Easy Read)

1. Can very young children be harmed even if they cannot explain it? (Yes / No)

2. Why might students only understand their experiences later in life?

3. What support should colleges and universities provide?

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🏢 Workplace Version (Easy Read)

Many adults at work:

• Carry trauma from childhood

• Grew up with little support

• Were told not to talk

Workplaces should:

• Offer refresher training

• Take bullying and abuse seriously

• Support mental health

• Protect dignity and safety

Managers should:

• Update old beliefs

• Listen without judgement

• Act to protect people

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Workplace Questions (Easy Read)

1. Can childhood trauma affect adults at work? (Yes / No)

2. Why must adults monitor children’s safety?

3. Who is responsible for safeguarding children?

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🌱 Final Easy Read Reflection

“Children need protection, not silence.
Adults need education, not excuses.”

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📘 Easy Read Module Children, Stress, Bullying & Mental Health Understanding the Past – Improving the Present

 

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🌱 Module Overview (Easy Read)

This module explains:

• Why children were often told to be “seen and not heard”

• How children were affected by stress at home

• Why bullying between children happened

• Why adults did not always understand mental health

• How awareness has improved — and why more change is still needed

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🧒 Children Knew More Than Adults Realised

In the past:

• Adults often believed children did not understand adult problems

• Children were expected to stay quiet

• Adults believed children should not talk about difficult things

But in reality:

• Children heard arguments

• Children saw distress

• Children felt fear and worry

• Children understood more than adults thought

Children did not always have the words to explain how they felt.

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🏠 Stress at Home Affected Children

Before the 1990s:

• Mental health support was limited

• Families had little help

• Stress, anger, and fear were often hidden

Children may have:

• Witnessed arguments between parents

• Seen violence or emotional distress

• Felt unsafe or anxious

• Had no one to talk to

This stress did not disappear at school.

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⚠️ Why Bullying Between Children Happened

Some children:

• Were carrying stress from home

• Did not feel safe anywhere

• Had no support

• Did not know how to express feelings

Because of this:

• Feelings came out as anger

• Some children took it out on others

• Bullying became a way to cope

This does not excuse bullying,
but it helps us understand why it happened.

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🧑‍🏫 Why Adults Missed the Signs

Many adults:

• Were not trained in mental health

• Did not understand trauma

• Believed discipline solved problems

• Did not know how to listen safely

Some adults:

• Ignored bullying

• Minimized abuse

• Caused harm themselves

• Believed silence meant things were fine

This was not always about cruelty —
it was often about lack of knowledge.

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🌍 What Has Improved

Since the 1990s:

• Mental health awareness has grown

• Counselling is more available

• Safeguarding rules exist

• Disability and learning differences are better understood

People now talk more openly about:

• Anxiety and depression

• Trauma and abuse

• Bullying and safeguarding

• Children’s rights

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🚧 But We Still Have a Long Way to Go

Even today:

• Some people are still afraid to speak up

• Bullying still happens

• Mental health support is not equal for everyoneAwareness has improved,

  but action must keep improving too.

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  🧠 Key Easy Read Message

  “Children were not ignorant.
  They were coping without support.”

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  🎓 College & University Version (Easy Read)

  Many students:

  • Carry stress from childhood

  • Were never supported at school

  • Only now feel safe asking for help

  Colleges and universities must:

  • Take mental health seriously

  • Understand past experiences

  • Avoid blaming students

  • Provide safe reporting systems

  • Train staff properly

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  College & University Questions (Easy Read)

  1. Why might students still be affected by childhood stress?

  2. Did children understand more than adults realised? (Yes / No)

  3. Why is mental health support important in education?

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  🏢 Workplace Version (Easy Read)

  Many adults at work:

  • Grew up with little mental health support

  • Learned to hide emotions

  • Were told to “get on with it”

  • Never received education about trauma

  Workplaces should:

  • Offer refresher training

  • Update old attitudes

  • Support mental wellbeing

  • Take bullying seriously

  Managers should remember:

  • Past silence does not mean past safety

  • Stress can affect behaviour

  • Support reduces harm

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  Workplace Questions (Easy Read)

  1. Can childhood stress affect adults at work? (Yes / No)

  2. Why is refresher training important for staff trained long ago?

  3. What should a workplace do if bullying happens?

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  🌱 Final Reflection (Easy Read)

  “Understanding the past helps us protect people today.”

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📘 Easy Read Module Bullying, Abuse, Mental Health & Support Learning from the Past – Protecting People Today

 

🌱 Module Overview (Easy Read)

This module is about:

• Bullying and abuse

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Why children and students did not always feel safe to speak up

• Why staff were not always trained to deal with bullying and abuse

• How we can do better today

Many adults were not educated about:

• Mental health

• Disability

• Trauma

• Children’s rights

This meant bullying and abuse often:

• Went unnoticed

• Were ignored

• Were not reported

• Were not believed

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🕰️ Looking Back: What Happened Before (Easy Read)

In the past:

• Children were often told to be quiet

• Children were expected to obey adults

• Some adults believed

  “Children are seen and not heard”

Because of this:

• Children were scared to report bullying or abuse

• Adults did not always listen

• Some staff caused harm themselves

• Mental health was not understood

Many people did not see a counsellor or get support until college or adulthood.

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⚠️ Why This Was a Problem

When bullying or abuse is ignored:

• Children feel unsafe

• Children feel ashamed

• Mental health gets worse

• Learning becomes harder

• Trust in adults is lost

Silence does not mean nothing is wrong.
Silence often means someone is afraid.

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🌍 What Has Changed (Easy Read)

Today, we understand more about:

• Mental health

• Disability and learning differences

• Trauma and abuse

• Safeguarding

• Children’s and students’ rights

There are now:

• Counsellors

• Safeguarding rules

• Anti-bullying policies

• Mental health support

But:

• Not everyone is trained

• Some attitudes are outdated

• Some people still do not feel safe to speak up

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🧠 Key Message

“Not knowing in the past is understandable.
Not learning now is not.”

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🎓 College Version (Easy Read)

What this means in colleges

Some students:

• Were bullied at school

• Did not get support as children

• Carry trauma into adulthood

Colleges should:

• Offer counselling

• Take bullying seriously

• Support mental health

• Listen and believe students

• Make reasonable adjustments

Students have the right to:

• Safety

• Respect

• Support

• Being heard

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College Questions (Easy Read)

1. Why might some students struggle because of past bullying?

2. Is it okay to ask for mental health support at college? (Yes / No)

3. Who can students talk to if they feel unsafe?

📘 Mental Health, Disability, and Respect Inclusive Education for Children & Young People

 

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👧🧒 Who this version is for

This adapted version of the training is suitable for:

• Primary school children (age-appropriate, simplified)

• Middle school / junior high

• Senior / high school students

• Students with additional needs

• Neurodivergent learners

• School staff and teaching assistants

• Anti-bullying and wellbeing programmes

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🎯 Why this learning is important

Children and young people can experience bullying because:

• They learn differently

• They need extra support

• They have a disability

• They struggle with mental health

• They communicate differently

• They need more time or help

This learning helps students:

• Understand that everyone learns differently

• Learn kindness, patience, and fairness

• Know that difference is not wrong

• Understand how to get help if bullying happens

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🧩 What children and students learn

Key Messages (Child-Friendly)

• Everyone’s brain works in its own way

• Some people need more help, and that is okay

• Mental health is part of health

• Bullying is not okay

• Asking for help is a strength

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🏫 Senior & High School Version

Learning Focus

• Respecting differences in learning and mental health

• Understanding disability and reasonable support

• Recognising bullying, exclusion, and stigma

• Knowing rights in school settings

• Learning how to support friends

Topics Included

• Learning differences (dyslexia, ADHD, autism, etc.)

• Mental health and emotions

• Bullying and discrimination

• Speaking up and reporting concerns

• Supporting others safely

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🧸 Primary / Younger Children Version

Child-Friendly Learning

• Being kind and fair

• Understanding that not everyone learns the same way

• Feelings and emotions

• What bullying looks like

• Who to talk to if worried

Simple Language Examples

“Some children need more time.”
“Some children need help with reading or numbers.”
“That does not mean they are less clever.”

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🛑 Anti-Bullying Focus

This training supports:

• Anti-bullying policies

• SEND inclusion

• Emotional wellbeing

• Safe learning environments

Children learn:

• What bullying is

• Why bullying hurts

• How to be an ally

• When and how to report concerns

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♿ Inclusion & Accessibility

The school versions are:

• Easy Read

• Visual and symbol-friendly

• Clear and calm

• Non-judgemental

• Trauma-aware

Suitable for:

• SEND learners

• Neurodivergent students

• Students with anxiety

• Learners returning after absence

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🧠 Long-Term Impact

Teaching this early helps:

• Reduce bullying

• Improve empathy

• Build confidence

• Support mental health

• Create safer schools and communities

It also prepares students for:

• College

• Work

• Adult life

• Understanding rights and responsibilities

Mental Health Law And Rights – Full Module Pack

 

Mental Health Law, Rights, and Protections

FULL MODULE PACK (Website, Training & PowerPoint Use)

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STANDARD MODULE TEXT

Module Overview

This module explains key mental health laws and rights in the UK, USA, Australia, and worldwide. It supports students, staff, volunteers, managers, and professionals to understand legal protections, dignity, equality, and safe practice.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will:

• Understand key mental health laws

• Recognise patient and worker rights

• Understand anti-discrimination protections

• Apply human rights principles in practice

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United Kingdom (UK)

• Mental Health Act 1983 (2007): Controls detention, compulsory treatment, and patient safeguards.

• Mental Capacity Act 2005: Supports decision-making and best interests.

• Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and requires reasonable adjustments.

• Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures dignity, safety, and freedom from abuse.

United States (USA)

• MHPAEA: Equal insurance coverage for mental and physical health.

• ADA: Protects people with mental health disabilities in work, education, and services.

• National Mental Health Act 1946: Foundation of modern federal mental health services.

Australia

• State Mental Health Acts: Rights-based, least restrictive care (e.g. Victoria 2022 Act).

• Privacy Act: Protects personal and health information.

Worldwide Protections

• WHO QualityRights: Promotes dignity, recovery, and human rights.

• International Human Rights Law: Access to healthcare and freedom from inhuman treatment.

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EASY READ MODULE TEXT

What is this about?

This module explains mental health laws and rights.

These laws help people be:

• Treated fairly

• Kept safe

• Respected

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UK Laws (Easy Read)

• The Mental Health Act helps keep people safe if they are very unwell.

• The Mental Capacity Act helps when someone cannot make decisions.

• The Equality Act stops unfair treatment.

• The Human Rights Act protects dignity and safety.

USA Laws (Easy Read)

• Mental health care must be treated the same as physical health care.

• The ADA protects people at work, college, and services.

Australia (Easy Read)

• Each state has its own mental health law.

• Personal information must be kept private.

Worldwide (Easy Read)

• Everyone has the right to dignity and care.

• Mental health services should respect human rights.

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KEY RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE

People Using Services

• Right to respect

• Right to consent

• Right to safe care

Staff and Students

• Right to fair treatment

• Right to reasonable adjustments

• Right to privacy

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QUESTIONS – LEVEL 1

1. Mental health laws help people stay safe. (True/False)

2. Name one country with mental health protections.

3. Is discrimination allowed? (Yes/No)

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QUESTIONS – LEVEL 2

1. What does the Equality Act protect against?

2. Why is privacy important in mental health?

3. Give one example of a reasonable adjustment.

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QUESTIONS – LEVEL 3

1. Explain why human rights are important in mental health care.

2. Compare one UK law with one international protection.

3. How should staff apply these laws in daily practice?

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POWERPOINT SLIDE OUTLINE

Slide 1: Title – Mental Health Law & Rights

Slide 2: Why Mental Health Laws Matter

Slide 3: UK Mental Health Laws

Slide 4: USA Mental Health Laws

Slide 5: Australia Mental Health Laws

Slide 6: Worldwide Human Rights

Slide 7: Rights of Patients and Clients

Slide 8: Rights of Staff and Students

Slide 9: What This Means in Practice

Slide 10: Questions and Discussion

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USAGE NOTES

• Suitable for websites

• Can be copied into Word or PowerPoint

• Easy Read sections can include symbols/icons

• Suitable for Level 1–3 training

Level: 1 – Easy read health and safety mental health Module. for learners: uk, usa, australia, worldwide

 

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section 1 – health & safety 🛡️

what is health & safety?

keeping people safe at work

preventing accidents and injuries

protecting physical and mental health

checklist: ☐ i know why health & safety is important ☐ i know i must follow rules

 

assess risks employer responsibilities 👩‍💼👨‍💼

provide a safe workplace

give training and information

provide safe equipment

checklist: ☐ training is provided ☐ risks are explained

worker responsibilities 👷

follow health & safety rules

use equipment properly

report hazards and risks

look after their own safety and others

checklist: ☐ i follow rules ☐ i report concernshealth & safety laws

 

module 2: mental health and learning disability,

easy read module – mental health as health & safety (level 1)

📊 easy read powerpoint module

mental health as health & safety at work (level 1)

this module explains how mental health is part of health and safety at work, using simple words and clear ideas.

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slide 1 – title

mental health and health & safety at work

mental health matters at work

mental health is part of safety

everyone has mental health

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slide 2 – what does health & safety mean?

health and safety means keeping people safe at work

this includes the body and the mind

work should not make people unwell

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slide 3 – mental health is part of safety

stress can harm mental health

bullying can harm mental health

too much work can harm mental health

these are called psychosocial risks.

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slide 4 – health & safety laws (simple)

laws say employers must keep workers safe`

this includes mental health

employers must reduce harm

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slide 5 – united kingdom (uk)

uk law protects mental health at work

health and safety at work act 1974
employers must protect health and wellbeing

management of health & safety regulations 1999
employers must look at risks like stress

equality act 2010
people with mental health conditions must not be treated unfairly

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slide 6 – australia

australia takes mental health risks seriously

work health and safety (whs) acts
work must not harm mental healthemployers must look at:

workload

job roles

support

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slide 7 – united states (usa)

mental health is covered by safety and disability law

osha law says work must be safe

serious stress can be a risk

ada law says:

mental health conditions can be disabilities

employers must make reasonable changes

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slide 8 – worldwide rules and guidance

the world health organization (who) gives advice

work should support good mental health

good work means:

fair workload

support from managers

time to rest

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slide 9 – what employers must do

employers should:spot mental health risks

look at stress and bullying

make changes to reduce harm

offer support

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slide 10 – examples of mental health risks

too much work

no support

being bullied

feeling unsafe to speak up

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slide 11 – supporting workers employers can:

change work hours

change tasks

offer counselling

listen and take concerns seriously

these are called reasonable adjustments.

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slide 12 – why this matters

people work better when they feel safe

support helps prevent crisis

early help saves lives

mental health is everyone’s business.

📘 easy read module text (for handout / pdf)

mental health is part of health and safety at work.

employers must make sure work does not harm people’s mental health.

this includes:

stress

bullying

too much pressure

laws in the uk, usa, australia, and worldwide say employers must:

look at mental health risks reduce harm

support workers

people with mental health conditions have rights.

support and early help can prevent serious harm and suicide.

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❓ level 1 easy read questions

question 1
mental health is part of health and safety at work.

☐ true

☐ false

question 2
which of these can harm mental health at work?
(choose one)

☐ fair workload

☐ bullying

☐ supportive manager

question 3
employers should:

☐ ignore stress

☐ blame workers

☐ reduce mental health risks

question 4
people with mental health conditions:

☐ have no rights

☐ should hide it

☐ Have legal protection

Question 5
early support can help prevent crisis and suicide.

☐ yes

☐ no

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✔ trainer / learner message

mental health is safety