Mental health training in Camden and Islington
Rethink Mental Illness works in partnership with Camden and Islington Councils to deliver a range of mental health training.
The training complements broader work to raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle stigma relating to mental illness, and improve the mental health and wellbeing of all people within the boroughs.
The councils have funded the training for any organisations, community groups and individuals who live, work, volunteer, or study in Camden or Islington. Please get in touch to find out more: 0333 222 5878 or training@rethink.org
What are the free courses?
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mental Health for Managers
- Mental Health First Aid - (Adult or Youth)
- Suicide Awareness
- Managing Suicidal Conversations
Please see our brochure for detailed outlines.
All of these courses are available online or in person.
They are either ‘Closed’ i.e. private to your specific organisation or community group, or ‘Open’ where individuals can sign up.
Please see below for the next available Open courses which you can book via Eventbrite. Details of how to sign up are at the bottom of this page.
Please note: for all those who register for our training courses, we kindly ask that you make every effort to attend. This ensures no costs are incurred and any spare places can be given to those on our waiting lists.
Suicide awareness training
Two courses on the topic of suicide are available. Both courses are beneficial to those who want to improve their awareness and understanding about suicide and/or anyone who may support people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviour.
- Managing Suicidal Conversations is a full-day course delivered by the Samaritans. Please see here for further details: Samaritans suicide prevention training in Camden and Islington
- Suicide Awareness is a four-hour course delivered by Rethink Mental Illness. Please see here for further details: C&I suicide awareness training
Both courses are available online or in person.
Please get in touch to book for your group or see below for the next available Open courses which you can book via Eventbrite.
Please note: for all those who register for our training courses, we kindly ask that you make every effort to attend. This ensures no costs are incurred and any spare places can be given to those on our waiting lists.
For more information or to speak to one of the team, please contact: training@rethink.org or 0333 222 5878
Want to receive training alerts?
If you are interested in our training, either sign up for a session below, email training@rethink.org or call 0333 222 5878 to be added to one of our waiting lists and receive alerts when training becomes available.
Training for individuals
Our training courses equip you with the knowledge and skills to better understand mental health and mental illness, to have good quality conversations with your friends, family members, or work colleagues about mental health, and to feel more confident supporting others who may be experiencing poor mental health, particularly in the workplace.
If you live, work, study, or volunteer in the London Boroughs of Camden or Islington, you can access our training for free.
Find out more about the course available to individuals and links to book below.
Mental Health Webinars | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
An introduction to resilience skills Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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10am-10:50am | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-resilience-skills-webinar-camden-and-islington-tickets-742078285127 |
An introduction to supportive conversations with colleagues Wednesday 28th February 2024 |
10am-10:50am |
ON SALE 18TH DEC |
Managing Stress Thursday 28th March 2024 |
10am-10:50am |
ON SALE 26TH JAN |
Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
Mental Health First Aid - Adult | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
C&I Open - Adult Mental Health First Aid (Online) 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th January 2024 |
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SOLD OUT |
C&I Open - Adult Mental Health First Aid (Online) 22nd, 24th, 29th, and 30th January 2024 |
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AVAILABLE NOW! |
C&I Open - Adult Mental Health First Aid (Online) 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 29th February 2024 |
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TICKETS GO ON SALE 6TH DECEMBER |
C&I Open - Adult Mental Health First Aid (Online) 12th, 13th, 19th, and 20th March 2024 |
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TICKETS GO ON SALE 3RD JANUARY 2024 |
Mental Health First Aid - Youth | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
C&I Open - Youth Mental Health First Aid (In-Person) 6th and 7th February 2024 |
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TICKETS GO ON SALE 21ST NOVEMBER |
Suicide Awareness Training | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
C&I Open - Suicide Awareness Training (IN-PERSON) 27th February 2024 |
10:00-15:00 (includes a one hour lunch break) |
ON SALE 12TH DEC |
C&I Open - Suicide Awareness Training (IN-PERSON) 7th March 2024 |
10:00-15:00 (includes a one hour lunch break) |
ON SALE 8TH JAN |
Managing Suicidal Conversations | ||
Course dates (ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED IN FULL) |
Session times | Eventbrite booking link |
Thursday 7th December 2023 | 9:30am-4:30pm | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631366533297 |
Monday 15th January 2024 | 9:30am-4:30pm |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/760275423257?aff=oddtdtcreator |
Tuesday 30th January 2024 | 9:30am-4:30pm |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631366713837?aff=oddtdtcreator |
Tuesday 20th February 2024 | 9:30am-4:30pm |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631367115037?aff=oddtdtcreator |
Thursday 14th March 2024 | 9:30am-4:30pm |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/631367476117?aff=oddtdtcreator |
Thursday 28th March 2024 | 9:30am-4:30pm |
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/760276727157?aff=oddtdtcreator |