Mental Health Awareness Certification
Description:
Enhance your understanding of mental health with our Mental Health Awareness Certification course. This comprehensive program covers essential topics related to mental illness, treatment methods, and support strategies for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Module 1: What is Mental Illness?
Begin by exploring the definition of mental illness, its prevalence, and its impact on individuals and society. Understand the importance of mental health awareness.
Module 2: Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Delve into the most common mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders. Learn about their symptoms, causes, and available treatments.
Module 3: Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Gain insight into more severe mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and psychosis. Understand their characteristics and the challenges faced by those affected.
Module 4: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
Explore the various treatment options available for mental health disorders, including medication and therapeutic interventions. Learn about their effectiveness and potential side effects.
Module 5: Self-harm and Suicide
Address the critical topics of self-harm and suicide. Understand the warning signs, risk factors, and how to provide support to individuals in crisis.
By completing our Mental Health Awareness Certification, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to support individuals facing mental health challenges and promote a greater understanding of mental health in your community. Enroll today to make a difference!
What You Will Learn:
- What is meant by the terms “mental health” and “mental illness”, how psychological distress manifests itself and how mental illness impacts a person’s life.
- The main symptoms of depression, anxiety disorders and panic attacks.
- The symptoms of schizophrenia, the truth behind common misconceptions surrounding this illness and the nature and impact of psychosis.
- How medication and talk-based therapies are used in the treatment and management of mental illness, and why some people with mental illness need to stay in hospital on an inpatient basis.
- How and why people self-harm, the nature of suicidal thoughts and how to help someone who is contemplating ending their own life.
Course Modules/Lessons
- Module 01: What is Mental Illness?
- Module 02: Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Module 03: Schizophrenia & Psychosis
- Module 04: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
- Module 05: Self-harm and Suicide
Although mental health is a fundamental component of health, recognition of mental disorders and awareness about its importance is limited.
Video from WHO(World Health Organization): Preventing suicide at work
Benefits Of Taking This Course:
- You will be in a position to support those experiencing mental illness or psychological distress, both at home and in the workplace.
- If you are interested in a career supporting those with psychiatric difficulties, this course will provide you with a useful overview of the most common mental health topics.
- If you work in an HR or management role, this course will provide you with the skills you need to support employees with mental health problems.
- If you are interested in psychology, this course will give you an insight into the various forms mental illness can take and how it is treated.
- This course will provide you with background information that will help you make sense of public policy issues relating to mental health.
How long will I have access to the course material?
Typically, you will have access to the course material for Life-time except for a few that have one year access validity. Please refer to the course description or contact us for more information.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?
Yes, upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The certificate will indicate that you have successfully completed the course.
Are there any requirements to take the course?
There are no formal requirements for taking our courses.Any interested individual can take them
Is there a time limit for completing the course?
Typically, there is no time limit for completing the course. All our courses are completely self-paced allowing you to study at your own pace.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Yes you need to take a simple assessment at the end of the course to avail the completion certificate
What happens if I fail the test?
We can reset the test any number of times you want.
Is there a sample Certificate to preview?
Below screenshot for reference
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