Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions – Level 1 – Online CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Every week in the UK, 1 in 6 people (17%) over the age of 16 experience signs of mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Also, 3.4% of adults in the UK believe that in their lifetime, they have experienced a mental health problem.

This Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions eLearning course aims to give learners an understanding of common mental health conditions and their causes, signs and symptoms, the impact of these on the day to day life of the person experiencing the condition and those close to them and the sources of support available.

Course content

This online Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training course includes the following:

• Introduction
• Session 1 – What is stress?
• Session 2 – What is anxiety?
• Session 3 – Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Session 4 – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Session 5 – Self-harm
• Session 6 – Phobias
• Session 7 – Reflections.

Who is the course for?

This Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of different mental health conditions on a personal and/or professional basis.

Course aims

The aim of this online Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training course is to give learners an understanding of common mental health conditions including the causes, signs and symptoms, the impact of these on the day to day life of the person experiencing the condition and those close to them and the sources of support available. 

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training course, the learner will be able to understand more about:

• Stress
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Self-harm
• Phobias.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions training course, the learner will be able to:

• Define what is meant by:
  • Stress
  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Self-harm
  • Phobias.
• Explain the causes of common mental health issues.
• Describe the feelings, signs and symptoms which are commonly experienced by individuals living with different mental health conditions.
• Describe the impact of different mental health conditions on the person and their day to day life.
• Describe the impact of the conditions on those close to the person living with the mental health condition.
• Describe available treatments for different mental health conditions.
• Describe different sources of help and support for individuals living with different mental health conditions.
• Describe ways individuals living with mental health conditions can use self help methods to manage their condition.

Understanding Different Mental Health Conditions – E-Learning Course – Level 1 – CPDUK Accredited.