Description
🧠 Mental Health Awareness – Online Course
📜CPD Approved | ⏱ Duration: Approx. 25 minutes
Course Overview
Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet it is often misunderstood or overlooked. This course helps demystify what mental health really means and breaks the stigma by providing a clear distinction between mental health and mental illness.
You’ll learn to recognise the symptoms of common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, self-harm, and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. The course also offers practical advice for working effectively and supportively with those affected.
Who Should Take This Course?
✅ Health and social care professionals
✅ Teachers, support staff, and youth workers
✅ HR professionals and line managers
✅ Anyone who wants to better understand mental health
Learning Objectives
✔ Understand what mental health is and how it differs from mental illness
✔ Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
✔ Learn practical ways to support individuals affected by mental illness
✔ Build awareness and promote mental well-being in the workplace or community
Course Modules & Assessment
Module | Title | Pass Mark |
1 | What is Mental Illness & Prevalence Rates | 70% |
2 | Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychotic Disorders, and Schizophrenia | 70% |
3 | Symptoms of Anxiety, Personality Disorders, and Self-Harming | 70% |
🎓 CPD Certified Certificate upon completion
🔁 Unlimited attempts until you pass
Key Benefits
- 🌍 Build empathy and awareness of mental health issues
- 🧠 Strengthen support strategies for those in your care or team
- 📘 Contribute to a mentally healthier workplace or community
- ⏱ Learn at your own pace, anytime, from any device
System Requirements
- Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- Video: Updated video drivers
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+)
Recommended Next Courses
📘 Stress Management – Learn to manage your own stress and support others
📘 Mental Health First Aid – Take your knowledge further to provide active help
📘 Developing Teamwork – Build stronger, mentally resilient teams