Four platforms driving forward our programme of change When we published our Statement of Intent in 2020 we identified four spheres of influence through which we could drive meaningful change.
1. OUR COMMUNITY: We committed to look at our internal policies, the data we collect and the learning and development opportunities we provide across our community, to ensure they reflect our ambition to become a truly anti-racist organisation.
2. OUR TRAINING We committed to taking a root and branch approach to reviewing our training through an anti-racist lens. We want to ensure that everything we do is reflective of our diverse society – from our course content, Instructor Training programme, and representation among our Instructor Members, to our marketing materials, resources and guidance. We also want to use training as a tool to promote positive change across society – particularly in relation to the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
3. OUR SOCIAL PURPOSE: As a social enterprise dedicated to improving mental health, we believe that early intervention through Mental Health First Aid can be a positive force in reducing the current disproportionate use of the Mental Health Act. We committed to supporting more People of Colour and Black communities to access our training.
4. OUR CAMPAIGNING We committed to using our platform to drive awareness of the impact of racism on mental health, by sharing empowering, practical resources to help bring about change. Our My Whole Self campaign is an important element of this drive.
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