Mental Health Awareness – Online Training Package – CPDUK Certified

Description

Welcome to our online Mental Health Awareness training package. All our online training courses, programmes and packages are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Good mental health is crucial for leading a fulfilling and satisfying life. It involves coping with everyday stressors, forming healthy relationships, and managing negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, while experiencing positive emotions, such as happiness and contentment.

This online training package will help individuals better understand mental health and its importance for overall well-being, reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to support others who may be struggling with mental health issues.

Who is the course for?

This Mental Health Awareness eLearning package is suitable for:

• Individuals interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental illness.
• Those interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of different mental health conditions.
• Anyone interested in promoting and maintaining their own mental health and well-being.

What is covered in this course?

This online Mental Health Awareness training package covers the following modules:

• Mental Health Awareness
• Managing your Mental Health and Well-Being
• Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions
• Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes
• Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency
• Sources of Support for Mental Health Conditions.

Course aims

The aims of this online Mental Health Awareness training package are to:

• Understand critical definitions around mental health, mental ill-health and resilience.
• Understand facts and statistics about mental ill-health.
• Understand the risk factors that increase the chance of someone developing a mental health issue and the protective factors which may prevent this.

Learning objectives

This online Mental Health Awareness training package will:

• Consider the key signs and indicators of mental ill-health.
• Discuss the common mental health conditions, including stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, OCD, self-harm, phobias and addiction.
• Examine common stigma and stereotypes concerning mental ill-health and the types of discrimination someone experiencing mental ill-health may experience.
• Review the actions to take if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or is suicidal.
• Establish sources of mental health support and additional resources.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Mental Health Awareness training package, you should be able to:

• Describe the concepts of mental health, mental ill-health, resilience and the mental health continuum.
• Explain the causes of common mental health issues.
• State the feelings, signs and symptoms commonly experienced by individuals with different mental health conditions.
• Define and give examples of what is meant by stigma, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
• Support others’ mental health while acknowledging their own limitations.
• Identify and access various sources of help and support for their mental health and others.

Why is this online Mental Health Awareness training package essential?

Millions of people in the UK are affected by mental ill-health, which is a significant issue. Positive mental health enables individuals to make well-thought-out decisions, maintain healthy relationships, manage their positive and negative emotions, and effectively cope with the pressures of daily life.