MensWatch – Male Peer Support Training Program

May 14, 2013

Enables men to support other men in their workplace, organisation or community.

Trains men with knowledge and skills to support other men experiencing challenges with personal, relationship or mental health issues.

Equips men to take action to prevent male suicide and self-harm.

Builds capacity in workplaces, organisations and communities for male mental health and wellbeing.

Ideal for Workplaces, Community groups, Organisations, Churches & Church associated NGOs.

Over two days (or equivalent) we teach MensWatch participants about:

Principles of skilled helping

Taking care of themselves as helpers

Common problems that men experience

Mental health

Helping men in a crisis

Self-help strategies for psychological wellbeing

Surviving relationship breakdown

Accessing the right kind of professional support

For more information go to www.youcanhelp.com.au

Source: MensWatch website (http://youcanhelp.com.au/programs/men-s-watch.html)

NCFM, Australia