Understanding Mental Health Conditions

Clinical

Course No. 1212

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Online - Zoom 4 hour(s)

Face to Face - 4 hour(s)

up to 12 delegates

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Self Funded

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Course Outline

This course gives you a clear understanding of common mental health conditions and how they can affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, behaviour and daily life. You will learn practical ways to support people with different mental health needs, using a calm, respectful and person-centred approach. The course explains how to respond when someone has a low mood or experiences a psychotic episode, helping you communicate with confidence and compassion. You will also learn how to recognise early signs that a person’s mental health may be getting worse and understand when to seek extra support. The course explores the services and support available for people living with mental health conditions, as well as the role of family, carers and professionals. Finally, you will gain an awareness of common medicines used to treat mental health conditions and the possible side effects, helping you provide safe, informed and effective support.

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Understanding of different types of mental health conditions, how they affect people and how to support them with their condition.
Different approaches and techniques towards people when they have low mood, or a psychotic episode.
Noticing signs of deterioration with people who have different mental health conditions.
Support that is available.
Side effects of different medications that are prescribed for mental health conditions.

Module 1: Understanding Mental Health

What mental health is and why it matters.
Common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
How mental health conditions affect daily life.
Challenging stigma and promoting understanding.

Module 2: Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions

Using a person-centred approach.
Communicating with empathy and respect.
Building trust and promoting independence.
Maintaining professional boundaries.

Module 3: Responding to Mental Health Needs

Supporting someone with low mood.
Responding to a psychotic episode safely.
Using calm and effective communication.
Knowing when to seek additional help.

Module 4: Recognising Deterioration

Identifying changes in behaviour and mood.
Recognising early warning signs.
Recording and reporting concerns.
Escalating concerns appropriately.

Module 5: Mental Health Support and Medication

Understanding available support services.
The role of families and professionals.
Common mental health medications.
Recognising common medication side effects.

Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone who supports or works with people experiencing mental health conditions, including care workers, support workers, healthcare staff, carers and those wanting to improve their mental health awareness.

What will I learn from this course?
You will learn how to recognise common mental health conditions, understand how they affect people, provide appropriate support, respond to challenging situations and understand available support services and medication side effects.

Do I need any previous experience in mental health?
It would be helpful to have some knowledge, yes, but our course is designed for beginners and provides a clear introduction to mental health awareness, using practical guidance that can be applied in everyday support settings.