Introduction to Mental Health – Level 2 – CPDUK Accredited

Welcome to our online Introduction to Mental Health training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service
(CPDUK).
This online Introduction to Mental Health training course is designed to enable learners to develop their understanding of the mental health continuum and the different points of this scale. Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of potential risk factors which may increase the risk of employees developing mental health issues and potential protective factors which may reduce the risks.

Who is the course for?

This Introduction to Mental Health e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health.

Course aims

The aims of this Introduction to Mental Health eLearning course are to:

• Understand the concept of mental health and mental ill-health as a continuum.
• Know the examples of risk factors which may increase the risk of mental ill-health and protective factors that may reduce the risk.
• Understand the common signs and indicators of mental ill-health in general.

Learning objectives

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

• Define the concepts of mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• Give examples of risk factors in the workplace that may increase the risk of mental ill-health occurring.
• List examples of protective factors in the workplace which might reduce the risk of someone developing mental health issues.
• Describe the impact of mental health conditions on individuals living with these and those close to them.
• Explain the common signs and indicators of mental ill-health.

Learning outcomes

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

• Define the concepts of mental health, mental ill-health and the mental health continuum.
• List examples of risk factors that may increase the risk of mental ill-health occurring and the reasons why these are risk factors.
• Give examples of protective factors that might reduce the risk of someone developing mental health issues and the reasons why these are protective factors.
• Evaluate the impact of mental health conditions on individuals living with these and those close to them.
• Differentiate between the physical, psychological and behavioural signs and indicators of mental ill-health.

What is covered in this course?

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

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Mental health, mental ill-health and the mental continuum
• Chapter 2 – Factors that affect mental health
• Chapter 3 – Impact of mental ill-health
• Module summary.

Why is this online Introduction to Mental Health training course essential?

Mental ill-health is a serious issue affecting millions of people in the UK. This online Introduction to Mental Health training course will help learners learn more about the impact of mental ill-health conditions on individuals living with these and those close to them. Learners will develop their knowledge of key physical, psychological and behavioural signs and symptoms of mental ill-health in general.