Approved BY CPD

It is often a misconception that mental health and mental illness are the same things and there are many definitions of what mental health is.

Mental health issues can occur to anyone despite social background, intelligence, gender or other factors. Therefore, there must be awareness of the matter which can help individuals to assist people suffering from mental health issues.

Our course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions.

Delegates will come away with the relevant knowledge to understand the concept of mental health and have the ability to recognise the symptoms.

Modules Covered

What are mental illness and prevalence rates, Symptoms of Bi-Polar, Depression, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia, Symptoms of Anxiety, Personality disorder and Self-harming?

Certification

On successful completion of the course, you will be emailed a safety training quality assured certificate. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

This course is approved by CPD as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.