Beyond the Label: Understanding Different Mental Health Diagnoses and What They Mean for People

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

Mental health diagnoses can shape how people are perceived and treated, yet the lived experience behind these labels is often overlooked. In this workshop you'll gain a foundational understanding of diagnoses such as anxiety, psychosis, and mood disorders, and explore what these mean for people in their daily lives. We'll also examine the intersection of clinical understanding and lived experience, to help you develop the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, informed support.

•Gain insight into the lived experiences of people with mental health diagnoses, and how a diagnosis can affect individuals.

•Understand of the impact of diagnostic labels and reflect on your own unconscious biases and misunderstandings.

•Explore risk factors, causes, and effective support options for those living with mental distress.

•Describe effective support strategies to help individuals and their whānau (family) live well.

Everyone who supports or seeks to better understand people experiencing mental distress or living with mental health conditions, including mental health workers, health practitioners, social workers, counsellors, support workers, and others in frontline or non-clinical roles.

Facilitator Dr Chris Taua PhD, RN, BN, MN(Dist), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN
Chris is an educational specialist and experienced mental health nurse with a strong focus on mental health, cultural safety, and disability advocacy. View full profile here.

“There was a good overview of the different mental health conditions. It helped me to feel more informed about these conditions so I can work with more empathy in my job." - Teacher

"This workshop covered the main mental health issues, which covers my work with my clients. It also gave some interesting perspectives to see how things might be perceived by the person dealing with the mental illness.” - Youth Coach

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
• Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.