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Mental Health Awareness
Top Rated4.9(7 reviews)
The course helps in understanding of the importance of mental health awareness within care settings. It covers the prevalence and incidence of common mental health conditions within the UK; the signs and symptoms associated with common mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, and psychosis; assessing and managing the risk of self-harm.
18 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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What you'll learn
- Explain the importance of mental health awareness within healthcare settings
- Recall the prevalence and incidence of common mental health conditions within the UK
- Describe the signs and symptoms associated with common mental health presentations including: depression, anxiety, and psychosis
- Be able to assess and manage the risk of self-harm and suicide in those you work with
- Define 'stigma', and appreciate how mental health conditions are commonly stigmatised within contemporary UK healthcare and social settings
- Explain why early identification of mental health conditions is important
- Describe the social model of disability and explain its relevance to people with mental health conditions
- Describe ways in which health and social care can be adapted to better care for people with mental health conditions
- Recall the ways in which common mental health conditions may be managed including: the appropriate use of medication, the use of psychological therapi
- Appreciate the importance of monitoring your own mental health as a health and social care worker, and describe ways in which you can attend to your o
- Know where to find further support for your own, or others', mental health support needs
- List relevant legislation to working with and supporting people with mental health conditions including Mental Health Act 1983, 2007, Mental Capacity
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Explain the importance of mental health awareness within healthcare settings
- Recall the prevalence and incidence of common mental health conditions within the UK
- Describe the signs and symptoms associated with common mental health presentations including: depression, anxiety, and psychosis
- Be able to assess and manage the risk of self-harm and suicide in those you work with
- Define 'stigma', and appreciate how mental health conditions are commonly stigmatised within contemporary UK healthcare and social settings
- Explain why early identification of mental health conditions is important
- Describe the social model of disability and explain its relevance to people with mental health conditions
- Describe ways in which health and social care can be adapted to better care for people with mental health conditions
- Recall the ways in which common mental health conditions may be managed including: the appropriate use of medication, the use of psychological therapi
- Appreciate the importance of monitoring your own mental health as a health and social care worker, and describe ways in which you can attend to your o
- Know where to find further support for your own, or others', mental health support needs
- List relevant legislation to working with and supporting people with mental health conditions including Mental Health Act 1983, 2007, Mental Capacity
Modules
Module 1
Trigger Warning
Module 2
The Importance of Awareness
Module 3
Common Mental Health Conditions
Module 4
How common are Mental Health Conditions ?
Module 5
Self-harm
Module 6
Suicide
Module 7
Supporting People at Risk of Self-Harm or Suicide
Module 8
Supporting People at Risk of Suicide
Module 9
Stigma and Mental Health Conditions
Module 10
The Social Model of Disability
Module 11
Adapting Environments, Care and Support
Module 12
Early Diagnosis
Module 13
Treatment
Module 14
Relevant Legislation
Module 15
The Importance of Self-Care
Module 16
Seeking Support for Your Own and Others' Mental Health Care Needs
Module 17
Summary
Module 18
References
Top reviews
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5CHINEDU
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well educative and insightful
Posted on 10/07/2026
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5Bayonle
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Was satisfying
Posted on 22/10/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mental health awareness helps healthcare workers recognise common mental health conditions, understand their impact and provide appropriate support. UK guidance includes NHS mental health information and NICE recommendations.
Depression may involve low mood, anxiety can cause excessive worry, and psychosis may involve hallucinations or delusions. Early recognition and appropriate support can improve outcomes.
Take concerns seriously, listen without judgement, follow safeguarding and risk-management procedures, and escalate urgently when needed. NHS and NICE guidance provides UK support for suicide and self-harm concerns.
Stigma involves negative attitudes, stereotypes or discrimination towards people with mental health conditions. Person-centred, respectful care and inclusive communication can help reduce stigma in UK health and social care.
Key legislation includes the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Equality Act 2010. Healthcare professionals should also follow relevant NHS, NICE and local safeguarding guidance.