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.
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® 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
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.
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.
Upcoming Sessions

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.
I came away from this workshop feeling my kete had been refilled and refreshed. I went back to my work and felt somewhat safety in my engagement with myself and others.
- Carol
The facilitators were well organised, very engaging and familiar with the difference in issues faced by our rural populations. They encouraged participants to consider ourselves in all we do. Well done.
- Wiremu
The course content and delivery were to the same consistently high standard that I have come to expect from Blueprint, and it will make a very real difference to those organisations that want to take the lead in ensuring wellbeing at work.
- Ben
These 101 learning courses are absolutely the best for learning about different aspects of mental health.
- Jeanette