In 2020, the RAF Association launched a high-profile campaign aiming to raise awareness, reduce and challenge stigma surrounding mental wellbeing for the wider RAF family.
At the heart of this campaign is ‘Finding it Tough?’, a bespoke mental wellbeing training course (created in partnership with the RAF’s Psychological Skills team) to meet the specific needs of the RAF family.
There is consistent evidence that mental wellbeing training raises learners’ awareness of mental health conditions, including their signs and symptoms. Those trained have a better understanding of where to find information and professional support and are more confident in helping individuals experiencing a problem or crisis.We spoke to Lucy* to find out what she thought about our free, online Finding It Tough? training courses and how they’ve benefitted her.
So Lucy, why did you initially sign up to the Finding It Tough? course?
The Association has always been committed to taking a holistic view of the needs of its beneficiaries, which has always considered mental health/wellbeing issues. However the Finding It Tough? course was different, the scope was wider and supported the RAF Family, volunteers and employees of the Association and its aim was to focus on mental health and wellbeing. I welcomed this as I think it’s an essential part of people’s everyday lives.
How useful did you find it?
The course was very useful! It helped me to understand what good mental health and wellbeing was and how I can make small changes to maintain this every day.
What did you learn?
I was really interested to learn about hormones which are impacted due to our actions, and the fine balance we need to ensure good mental health.
What impact has the course had on you?
I think the course made me reflect on the things I do in my daily routine that could have a positive and negative impact on my emotional wellbeing. I took comfort in knowing that, to a certain extent, you can do something to control it, such as diet and exercise.
What advice would you give to someone who is on the fence about signing up to the course?
Mental health and emotional wellbeing is AS important as your physical health. Don’t ignore it, make it a priority and look after yourself. The first steps is understanding it better and the Finding It Tough? course can give you that – SIGN UP NOW.For more information about our Finding It Tough? courses, click here to check out our website and book your free place today!
