Action Mental Health - Mindset and The YEW Programme (Western Trust area)

Mindset is a three-hour programme available to both young people 14 to 17 years and adult groups which aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge and understanding of: Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing the signs and symptoms of mental ill health self-help/resilience techniques and how to maintain a safe level of positive mental and emotional health and wellbeing the importance of self-care with respect to our well-being information and/or resources on mental health support organisations available (locally and regionally)The YEW Programme is a six-week programme of two hour sessions once a week, the sessions are: Session 1: Mental Health & Coping with Change: Improving knowledge of mental and emotional well-being and learning tools to cope with change. Session 2: Mental & Emotional Resilience: Discussing what resilience is and learning about ways to improve your resilience. Session 3: Managing Stress: Learning more about how stress affects your mental health and the things you can do which will help you to manage it. Session 4: Understanding Feelings & Emotions: Learning more about managing your feelings and emotions and learning tools to help you cope well with emotions. Session 5: Communication & Relationships: Learning more about good communication skills and how they can support healthy relationships. Session 6: Self Esteem & Confidence: Learning about the links between mental health and self-esteem and ways to boost one’s self esteem.Mindset FlyerThe YEW ProgrammeAny queries or interested in making a booking please contact mmclean@amh.org.uk

Service details

• Contact person: Michael McLean
• Available age groups: 18yrs +
• FamilySupportNI categories: Mental Health
• Areas covered: Derry | Fermanagh | Limavady | Omagh | Strabane
• Referral methods: GP | Self | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing