Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1

Course content

This online Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 – Mental health issues at work
• Session 2 – Positive impact of the media on public perceptions
• Session 3 – Reflections.

Who is the course for?

This Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1 e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of the stigma and stereotypes around mental ill-health and the discrimination individuals living with mental health issues may experience, on a personal and/or professional basis.

Course aims

The aims of this online Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1 online training course are to:

• Help learners understand the stigma, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination faced by individuals living with mental health issues.
• Help learners understand how the media can encourage or challenge the stigma, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination faced by individuals living with mental health issues.
• Encourage learners to think of practical suggestions for reducing the stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals living with mental health issues that they can apply in their personal lives.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1 eLearning course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand definitions of the key terms used within the course – stigma, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
• Understand real-life experiences of individuals living with mental health conditions and the stigma and discrimination they have faced.
• Understand the positive impact of the media and social media on perceptions of mental health issues.
• Understand the negative impact of the media and social media on perceptions of mental health issues.
• Suggest practical actions they can take in their day to day life to challenge and reduce stigma around mental health.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1 training course, the learner will be able to:

• Define and give examples of what is meant by stigma, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
• Describe the different ways in which individuals living with mental health issues may experience stigma, prejudice and discrimination.
• Describe the positive and negative impact of the media on how the general public views mental health issues.
• Understand the actions they can take in all areas of their life to challenge and reduce the stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals living with mental health issues.

Understanding Mental Health Stigma and Stereotypes – Level 1 – Online Training Course – Level 1 – CPDUK Accredited.