Ex-military help to fight mental health issues
A military training organisation is using its expertise to help combat mental health challenges caused by Covid-19.
MPCT runs 35 Military Preparation Colleges across England and Wales – including at Sunderland – which provide free courses to help school leavers gain the practical and academic skills they need for civilian or military careers.
The courses, led by exBritish Armed Forces personnel, use a combination of military and progressive training techniques to help 16 to 19-year-olds reach their potential.
And now MPCT is sharing its expertise with anyone experiencing mental health problems of their own or supporting others.
Its Mental Health at Work Plan was originally designed to help its staff promote mental well-being within the organisation.
But, due to concerns of the impact the Covid crisis is having on the general public’s mental health, it is now making the booklet available to the wider public.
The booklet – available in a digital format – gives a variety of practical, self-care tips and contains tools to help users identify mental health issues, an easy-to-use calendar and a guide to a range of organisations specialising in mental health support.
Donna Briggs, director of HR, said: “Whether someone is going through mental health challenges of their own, have family or friends in need of assistance, or simply want to gain a better understanding, the advice within this booklet can put them in a better place to support themselves or their loved ones.
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