Mental Health Awareness for Health and Social Care Online (E-learning)
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Recognise and Respond to Mental Health Concerns in Care Settings
This online course builds mental health awareness for people working in health and social care. It explains the difference between mental health and mental illness, how to recognise common conditions and early warning signs, and how to support people with compassion.
It also covers de-escalation, safeguarding, duty of care and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, along with recovery-focused care and looking after your own wellbeing as a care worker.
Who Is This Course For?
- Care assistants
- Support workers
- Healthcare staff
- Anyone interested in mental health in care settings
- Learners with no prior experience
Delivery Method
Online e-learning, self-paced, with about 3 hours of video (the provider estimates around 4 hours including materials and the final assessment) supported by PDF, PowerPoint and infographic resources. Study on desktop or mobile, with lifetime access.
What the Course Covers
- Mental health at work – why mental health matters, how workplace pressures affect wellbeing and safety, and ways to support colleagues
- Foundations of mental health – the mental health continuum, mental health versus mental illness, and the factors that influence it
- Common conditions – depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD
- Early warning signs – emotional, behavioural and physical signs of distress, and when to raise a concern
- Support in care settings – supporting groups such as older adults and people with learning disabilities
- Compassionate communication – empathy, active listening and person-centred communication
- De-escalation – spotting escalating distress, calming techniques and when to get further help
- Safeguarding and high-risk situations – identifying high-risk situations, safeguarding steps and urgent escalation
- Legislation and duty of care – professional legal duties, duty of care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and confidentiality
- Recovery and wellbeing – recovery-focused care, independence, social inclusion and routines
- Staff wellbeing – work-related stress and burnout, professional boundaries and seeking support
- Lifelong learning – continuing professional development, reflective practice and UK standards
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the difference between mental health and mental illness
- Describe common mental health conditions and recognise early warning signs of distress
- Communicate with empathy using active listening and person-centred approaches
- Use calming techniques and know when to escalate a concern or seek further help
- Outline safeguarding steps, duty of care and the role of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Recognise signs of stress and burnout in themselves and know where to seek support
Assessment and Certification
The course ends with a final assessment. Learners who complete the course and pass the assessment receive the Certificate in Mental Health Awareness – Health & Social Care. The course awards 3 CPD points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.
FAQ
Who is this mental health awareness course for?
It is aimed at care assistants, support workers, healthcare staff and anyone interested in mental health in health and social care settings. No prior experience is needed.
How long does the course take?
There is about 3 hours of video, and the provider estimates around 4 hours in total including the materials and final assessment. The course is self-paced, so you can study at a time that suits you on desktop or mobile.
Does the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?
Yes. It covers professional legal duties, duty of care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and confidentiality.
Does it include de-escalation?
Yes. It covers spotting escalating distress, calming techniques and when to get further help.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. If you complete the course and pass the final assessment you receive a certificate, and the course awards 3 CPD points.
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On completion, learners receive a digital certificate from TrainifyHUB with a unique verification code. Any CPD points for the course are shown in the course description
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TrainifyHUB is a London-based online training provider and the trading name of SL Brothers Ltd. Its self-paced courses cover health and social care, construction site safety awareness, compliance and workplace skills.
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