Mental Health And The Menopause
Course Summary
Course Code: MDCC2C8Y24
Start Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 18:30 for 02:30 hours
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 week(s)
Location: ACL Clacton
Fee: Free Help
Description
A 2-week course in-centre in the ACL Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme to raise awareness of mental health wellbeing in menopause, looking at how changes in women's physiology affect physical and mental health at this time in life, and identify key strategies to develop and integrate self care into daily lifestyles to live well in menopause. The course offers group learning facilitated by two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health and is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents' wellbeing. To be eligible to enrol you must reside or work in Essex. No more than one course in the Mental Health and Wellbeing programme to be taken per week in order to apply learning in daily life before further courses are undertaken.
What Qualification/level is this course?
This course does not lead to a qualification
Who is the course for?
To be eligible for this course you must reside or work within Essex. This course is for those wishing to gain understanding of mental health in menopause and identify key strategies to develop and integrate self-care into daily lifestyles to live well in menopause. This course is not suitable for those who are currently in a state of severe emotional difficulty or psychological confusion.
What can I expect to learn?
Topics include/you will learn:
An awareness of mental health impact often experienced by women during menopause and
key strategies to develop and integrate self care into daily lifestyles to live well in menopause.
How will I learn?
Classes are with two tutors who have professional and lived experience of mental health. Learning activities will include tutor presentations, group discussions, group and individual activities, individual reflection and a chance to ‘check-in’ at each session in a supportive learning environment.
How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutors will give feedback as appropriate in a short course to help you gauge your progress and you will be encouraged to reflect on your own development.
Will I have to do any work at home?
You will be encouraged to reflect on understanding and practice techniques in everyday life to aid wellbeing.
What will I need to provide?
A notepad and pen for notetaking.
What is the cost of this course?
There is no charge for this course. This course is funded by Essex County Council to support its residents’ wellbeing.
Are there any other costs?
None
What can I do next?
ACL offers other online courses in the Mental Health andd Wellbeing Programme in a range of subjects providing techniques for self help to improve mental wellbeing in a supportive learning environment. Your tutors will be pleased to discuss activities or courses that might assist your further development.
For details of courses please see website: https://aclessex.com/wellbeing
Further Information
For enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
For general enquiries regarding the Mental Health And Wellbeing Programme, contact juliet.gill@essex.gov.uk
Location
ACL Clacton
St. Osyth Road
Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 3BN