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🎓 OPEN Conversations

Every conversation has the power to change a life.

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OPEN Conversations is our free mental health training course designed to help you recognise the signs, respond with confidence, and support someone in crisis.

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What You'll Learn

Master the essential skills to confidently support others in mental health crises

The OPEN Framework

O
Observe
Notice subtle changes in someone's mood, actions, or presentation
P
Pause
Take a moment to think ACE: Assumptions, Capacity, Environment
E
Engage
Start the conversation with empathy, not perfection
N
Navigate
Guide someone to the right support without taking over

It's not about being an expert, it's about being present.

Key Skills You'll Gain

Recognition Skills
Spot early signs of mental health struggles
Confident Communication
Respond with confidence and empathy
Effective Signposting
Know when and how to guide someone to help
Self-Care & Boundaries
Protect your own mental wellbeing
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