{"product_id":"mental-health-awareness-care-online","title":"Mental Health Awareness for Health and Social Care Online (E-learning)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRecognise and Respond to Mental Health Concerns in Care Settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in mental health in care settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearners with no prior experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Course Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental health at work\u003c\/strong\u003e – why mental health matters, how workplace pressures affect wellbeing and safety, and ways to support colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations of mental health\u003c\/strong\u003e – the mental health continuum, mental health versus mental illness, and the factors that influence it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e – depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly warning signs\u003c\/strong\u003e – emotional, behavioural and physical signs of distress, and when to raise a concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport in care settings\u003c\/strong\u003e – supporting groups such as older adults and people with learning disabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompassionate communication\u003c\/strong\u003e – empathy, active listening and person-centred communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDe-escalation\u003c\/strong\u003e – spotting escalating distress, calming techniques and when to get further help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafeguarding and high-risk situations\u003c\/strong\u003e – identifying high-risk situations, safeguarding steps and urgent escalation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegislation and duty of care\u003c\/strong\u003e – professional legal duties, duty of care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and confidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery and wellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e – recovery-focused care, independence, social inclusion and routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaff wellbeing\u003c\/strong\u003e – work-related stress and burnout, professional boundaries and seeking support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifelong learning\u003c\/strong\u003e – continuing professional development, reflective practice and UK standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the course, learners will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the difference between mental health and mental illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe common mental health conditions and recognise early warning signs of distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate with empathy using active listening and person-centred approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse calming techniques and know when to escalate a concern or seek further help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutline safeguarding steps, duty of care and the role of the Mental Capacity Act 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise signs of stress and burnout in themselves and know where to seek support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment and Certification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course ends with a final assessment. Learners who complete the course and pass the assessment receive the Certificate in Mental Health Awareness – Health \u0026amp; Social Care. The course awards 3 CPD points and is delivered by a CPD Accredited Provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this mental health awareness course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the course take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the course cover the Mental Capacity Act?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It covers professional legal duties, duty of care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and confidentiality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include de-escalation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It covers spotting escalating distress, calming techniques and when to get further help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I receive a certificate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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