Mental Health Aberdeen - Lunch & Learn for The Insurance Institute of Aberdeen

Mental Health Aberdeen's mission is to meet the mental health needs and improve the mental wellbeing of the people in the North East of Scotland by providing effective, accessible services as well as promoting mental well-being to all. MHA recognise that every individual has the right to receive the help they need to recover from mental ill-health, and they endeavour to support and encourage wellbeing and recovery. Mental Health Aberdeen have been supporting local people since 1950.

This “Lunch and Learn” session will focus on signs and symptoms of stress and mental ill-health, including how to best support your colleagues, friends, family, and yourself, in times of increased stress.

Food and Drinks will be provided.

QR Codes and a Donation box will be provided at the venue to allow attendees to donate to Mental Health Aberdeen.

• Spot signs of Stress & Mental ill-health in colleagues
• How to support, Friends, Family and yourself during times of Increased Stress

This session will be hosted by Laura Simmons, Counselling Services Manager for Mental Health Aberdeen. Laura is an experienced counsellor, counselling supervisor, and trainer. Working in the field of Mental Health for 25 years, Laura’s career has included supporting with adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, and Mental Health Advocacy. Laura trained as a volunteer counsellor with Mental Health Aberdeen in 2008, subsequently completing a MSc in Counselling via University of Aberdeen. In September 2022, Laura combined her passion for counselling with her experience as a manager in the voluntary sector when she was appointed as Counselling Services Manager, overseeing the operation of MHA’s six counselling projects. When she is not working, Laura enjoys reading, lifting weights, spending time with her family, and walking her dogs on the many beautiful routes on Deeside.