As we couldn’t find a course like this, we decided to build our own! We also decided to make it available for free for anyone who needed it. Using a combination of research, scientific data, and personal experience, we developed a course that would educate people about the different types of mental health in order to create mentally healthy workplaces.
Our Introduction to Mental Health course consists of filmed documentary-style videos, talking heads, animations, and interactive questions. The course begins by explaining what mental health is, what the common mental health issues are, and how to recognise symptoms of ill mental health. It then moves into discussing how we can maintain good mental health, and where to go for support if needed. The final section is aimed at managers who may need advice and guidance on how they can support their teams with their mental health.
To approach the subject of mental health in a sensitive, respectful way, we created animated characters that represent different emotions. Every character looks the same apart from a liquid inside of them which reflects how they’re feeling. We also used a muted palette of colours and nature-inspired sounds to create a calm, tranquil environment as learners move through the course.
The result is a gentle, informative overview of the different types of mental health issues, that we hope will make mental health a bit easier to talk about. We’re incredibly proud of this course and the conversations it’s helping to start in workplaces across the UK, and we hope to continue creating courses like this in the future.
Popcorn specialise in creating digital learning courses for a variety of distinguished employers – in the UK and around the world. Get in touch now and find out how we can help you give your team the next level in learning experiences.