Develop insight into mental health issues and learn how to support someone experiencing them.
This introductory qualification equips you with a clear understanding of what mental health and mental ill-health mean, the factors that influence them, and the personal and social impact of common conditions. Over 24 guided learning hours you will explore recognised disorders, their causes and prevalence; examine how stigma, media portrayals and cultural perspectives shape attitudes; learn the rights of people experiencing mental ill-health and the range of professional, community and self-help resources available; and practise simple, appropriate ways to support yourself or sign-post others to help. Assessment is by short written or oral tasks set by the centre, and you are expected to engage in class discussion, complete workbook activities and demonstrate that you can identify symptoms, dispel myths and outline practical next steps for someone in need.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.
- Health- and social-care support staff
- Education professionals
- Youth & community workers
- Line managers and HR practitioners
- Customer-facing service roles
- Emergency and uniformed services
- Volunteers and charity workers
- Fitness & wellbeing sector
- Parents, carers and foster carers
- Students exploring health, social-care or counselling careers
This course comes with 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
Be aware of what is meant by mental health
Be aware of some of the social and personal effects of mental ill health
Be aware of some of the responses to mental health issues
Be aware of cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues
