Supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges can make a big difference to their wellbeing and recovery. But how do you know what signs to look for, and what’s the best way to help? MH101® for Rainbow Communities and Allies has the answers.
Learn how to recognise signs of mental wellbeing and mental health challenges, and what helpful strategies and tools you can use to support people when they need it most.
MH101® will help you better understand and relate to what someone in mental distress might be experiencing. Learn what to do, and when, in different situations, including when there is a risk of suicide or self harm, and know when and how to get expert help.
You’ll get an overview of some of the major mental health challenges in Aotearoa – depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use disorder, as well as learning about the impacts of stress and trauma. MH101® will also show you how to maintain your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.
This workshop isn’t rainbow-specific training. It is MH101® in a rainbow-safe, supportive learning space facilitated by rainbow-identifying facilitators.
Whether you’re part of a rainbow community or an ally, this workshop offers practical skills in a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable learning together. If you want to learn more about rainbow communities, we recommend you check out the awesome training available through InsideOut and Gender Minorities Aotearoa.
MH101® is designed for adults 18 years old and over.
Upcoming workshops
In person
Workshop length: One full day, 9am to 4.30pm
We regularly run our free* in-person workshops in communities across Aotearoa New Zealand, with up to 25 participants per workshop. You’ll get the benefits of MH101® with the opportunity to meet new people in your area, plus lunch is included.
Check out our upcoming workshops above to find the next one nearest you and book your spot, or find out more about private workshops.
Online
Workshop length: Three 2-2.5 hour sessions
Each free* online workshop takes place in three sessions across two or three days, with up to 25 participants per workshop. This workshop is run via Zoom and offers an interactive, engaging way to get the benefits of MH101® wherever you are in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Check our FAQs to make sure you have everything you need to participate online. Use the upcoming workshops information above to book your spot in the workshop that works for you, or find out more about private workshops.
The facilitators were respectful, engaging and passionate about the content and programme at all times. Sensitive topics were delivered in gentle yet effective ways, making the content easy to digest.
- Sam
I really enjoyed the frank discussions around substance use disorder and the lived experience of the facilitators describing how being a part of the rainbow community influenced their mental health/wellbeing growing up.
- Angel
Using Te Whare Tapa Wha to recognise what areas, physically, mentally, spiritually and socially that mental illness affects our people.
- Rita
Amazing to have rainbow competent professionals in our space.
- Tabitha
