Interest in para-counselling courses still strong even after pandemic: Training providers

Training providers say that interest in learning how to provide mental health support to peers has stayed strong, after rising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academies say para-counselling courses remain popular as people find such skills useful, whether at work, with friends, or at home. One training provider says para-counselling students have made up more than half its enrolment every year since 2021. With rising awareness of mental health, it is also seeing interest from a wider range of industries, such as security companies and cleaning services. Claudia Lim with more. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia