Mental health is an integral part of overall health, yet it is often overlooked in general healthcare settings. As frontline caregivers, health professionals play a crucial role in the early identification, intervention and promotion of mental well-being. However, many general health workers have limited training or exposure to mental health due to systemic gaps in healthcare education.

This seminar, “Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Illnesses for Health Care Professionals”, is designed to bridge that knowledge gap. It offers an accessible and practical overview of key mental health concepts and common mental illnesses, tailored specifically for nurses, allied health staff and community health workers.

Why Attend This Workshop:

• Understand the basics of mental health and mental illness
• Learn how to identify early signs of mental health problems
• Gain insight into the role of health professionals in mental health promotion and care
• Improve referral skills and support access to appropriate services
• Reduce stigma and improve patient engagement with mental health care

When health professionals are better equipped with mental health awareness and knowledge, they become a powerful link to early support and healing for individuals in need.

This seminar will be conducted in both English and Tamil to ensure accessibility for a diverse range of healthcare providers.

Let’s empower our healthcare community to respond more confidently and compassionately to mental health needs.

We are in the early stages of planning these programs. Click on the following links to register your interest in the programs to get notified when the programs are launched.