Mental Health Awareness

Who is it for?

This course is designed for care and support staff who want to develop their understanding of mental health and wellbeing. It is suitable for staff working across residential and nursing care, supported living, domiciliary care, live-in care and other Health & Social Care settings.

It is particularly useful for anyone who supports people who may be experiencing changes in their mental health or living with a diagnosed mental health condition.

What will learners learn?

  • Understand what mental health means and recognise that everyone has mental health.
  • Explore the factors that can contribute to positive mental health and wellbeing.
  • Recognise some of the main types of diagnosed mental health conditions.
  • Understand the importance of early intervention in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
  • Identify practical ways to support a person experiencing changes in their mental health.

 

Duration
1/2 day or 1 day

Delivery
Face-to-face or online
The course uses interactive learning methods including tutor facilitation, questionnaires, interactive polls, scenarios, breakout activities, questioning and participation, followed by an end-of-session assessment.

Group size
Up to 12 learners
Smaller groups can be arranged where a more personalised learning experience is required.

Certification
Learners receive an ILS Certificate of completion following successful completion of the course.

Why choose ILS?

At Inspired Learning Solutions, we believe mental health awareness should be practical, approachable and relevant to everyday care.

Our training helps staff look beyond a diagnosis to understand the person, recognise changes in wellbeing and feel more confident about how they can provide appropriate support. The course is mapped to relevant care standards and mental health and wellbeing principles.

Can this course be tailored?

Yes. We can tailor the course around your organisation, the people you support and the situations your staff are most likely to encounter. This can include relevant scenarios, policies, procedures and examples from your own care environment.

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