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Six companies and schools join to promote mental health

Manx Minds leads two-day training programme

Six different Island companies and schools have come together to 'promote and maintain good mental health'.

DQ Advocates hosted a two-day training programme led by wellbeing organisation Manx Minds.

Those involved included DQ, Tower Insurance, Nedbank Private Wealth, IQ-EQ as well as St. Ninian's and QEII high schools.

Everyone that completed the course received a Mental Health First Aid certificate.

It's believed one in three people on the Island could be affected by a mental health issue.

DQ's Jessica Cocker took part in the course and said she now feels more "knowledgeable and confident" to help someone struggling with mental health difficulties.

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