MENTAL HEALTH

AWARENESS SEMINAR
C

Agency Project
Presented by: Ja'Kayla Hill

Background/Purpose
The project Mental Health Awareness Seminar is being considered based on
situations where clients have mentioned their mental health issues, but have
not received proper treatment due to stigma attached to mental disorders.
The project will consist of several classes that will provide basic information
about mental health to increase client knowledge on the subject. The project
will hopefully address mental health concerns and bring awareness to the
topic to inform clients on information and possible services that may be
available to them.

Objectives
As a result of this project the participants will:
Understand the importance of discussing mental health.
Communicate their mental health issue in a straightforward manner amongst their peers
and/or family.

Be able to disregard any myths associated with mental health.

Have confidence of seeking services or treatment for their condition or
helping someone else seek help.

The end result of this project is that clients of ORC will have the assurance they can seek help for
their mental health condition and feel more comfortable discussing their conditions.

Timeframe
Description of Work

Start and End Dates

Phase One

Conduct Needs Assessment

Feb. 15th, 2016

Phase Two

Develop Learning Modules

Feb. 22-March 24th, 2016

Phase Three

Began Classes

March 21st, 2016

Phase Four

Classes End

April 11th, 2016

Phase Five

Evaluation/Assessment

April 14th, 2016

Monitoring/Evaluation
The progress will be evaluated by surveys given to clients
before the first class begins and the last class. An emotional
wellness assessment will be given throughout the duration
of the classes. The participants will evaluate the
effectiveness of the seminar classes on the last lecture day.

Needs Assesment
Developed survey for clients in Substance Abuse Treatment to asses knowledge based
on Mental Health.
Created a client consent form.
Distributed consent forms.

Distributed surveys to ~20 participants.

Compiled data set.
Compiled descriptive statistics chart.
Calculated percentages/ Results.

Reviewed survey results to clients.

Survey Question Examples

6. Who is most likely to get a mental illness?

Choose one:
1) Poor, uneducated people.
2) Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class or income level.
3) People with stressful jobs.

7.

How many people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year?

Choose one:
A. 1 in 4
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 6
D. 1 in 3

Group Topics/Discussion
Getting to Know You
Health and Wellness
Personal Control
Relationships
Values and Beliefs
Safety planning
Mental Health Systems
Chemical Dependency/Treatment

Seminar Structure
7 sessions, ~20-40 mins., twice a week.
Open discussion
Small lecture/activity, ~10 mins.
Ground Rules
Icebreaker
Questions/Concerns

Lesson Plan Example

Health and Wellness
-Define Emotional Wellness
-Wellness Check (Assessment)
-Practicing Mindfulness:
Thinking
Energy (Impulse)
Feelings (Emotional, Physical)
Senses (Smell, Taste, Texture)
Relax

Competencies & Practice Behaviors

Competencies 1-9
Practice Behaviors: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2
Example

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Behaviors:

7.1 Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies.
7.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary
theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients.
7.3 Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs,
and challenges within clients.
7.4 Select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research knowledge, and values and
preferences of clients.