Supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges can make a big difference to their wellbeing and recovery. But how do you know what to look for, and what is the best way to help? MH101® has the answers.
MH101® for the Deaf Community will help you recognise signs of mental wellbeing and mental health challenges, and what helpful strategies and tools you can use to support people when they need it most.
Understand and relate to what someone in mental distress might be experiencing and learn what to do, and when, in different situations, including when there is a risk of suicide or self harm. MH101® for the Deaf Community will help you know when and how to get expert help, as well as how to maintain your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.
The content and structure of this workshop has been adapted to make MH101® accessible for the Deaf community, run by a Deaf facilitator and a hearing facilitator, and supported by two New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreters.
MH101® is designed for adults 18 years old and over.
In this video, Deaf facilitator Celia King explains what MH101® for the Deaf Community is in New Zealand Sign Language.
In this video, Deaf facilitator Celia King explains the format of the MH101® for the Deaf Community workshop in New Zealand Sign Language.
Upcoming community workshops
In this video, Deaf facilitator Celia King discusses the benefits of coming to a MH101® for the Deaf Community workshop in New Zealand Sign Language.
In person
Workshop length: Over two half days
MH101 for the Deaf Community is offered as a free in-person workshop in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. The workshop is usually run as an afternoon session, followed by a morning session the next day, with lunch included. Generally, there is a maximum of 12 participants.
Check out our upcoming workshop sessions on the calendar above to find a workshop happening nearest you and book your spot, or contact us to request a workshop in your area.
The real-life application of the learnings, the focus and commitment to Te Whare Tapa Wha, the break-out groups helped to consolidate and integrate the new learnings.
- Mike
I have attended many courses across my career and I often feel coursed out by the end but that wasn't my feeling at all, in fact I was prepared for further learning. So well paced and organised.
- Ruth
A massive thank you for organising and running that course for us. It has made a difference with my crew that participated and we will be spreading it through the rest of them. One of the key things I've noticed since the workshop is no one is judgemental of the mental health issues we face anymore. The term 'they just need to harden up' has changed.
- Nick, Leigh Fire Department
I have had very little personal experience with addiction and therefore have found it hard to relate to people experiencing addiction. I found this course gave an easy-to-understand insight into addiction and the experiences of those affected by it. I gained a stronger level of empathy and understanding from this course.
- Will
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