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4 hours
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Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges? Our "Mental Health Support Worker Training" course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, effective care to those in need. With a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of topics, you'll be well-prepared to make a positive impact in various settings.
Key Features:
CPD Certified
Free Certificate from Reed
CIQ Approved
Developed by Specialist
Lifetime Access
The "Mental Health Support Worker Training" course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of mental health. Participants will explore various aspects of mental health, including legislation, social attitudes, and the role of service users. They will learn about the responsibilities of mental health support workers and gain skills in mental health first aid. The course covers different mental health conditions, such as stress, anxiety, mood, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Learners will also study the impact of mental health in the workplace and within community settings.
Additionally, the course addresses sensitive topics like self-harm, suicide, and disorders related to eating and sleeping. Participants will be equipped with knowledge about medication and therapy options for treating mental illness and learn how to effectively respond to individuals in mental health crises. This curriculum aims to provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing learners for roles in mental health support.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health
Module 02: Mental Health Legislation and Services
Module 03: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness
Module 04: The Participation of The Service User
Module 05: Overview of Mental Health Support Worker
Module 06: Overview of Mental Health First Aid
Module 07: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs)
Module 08: Mental Health in the Workplace
Module 09: Stress and Anxiety Disorders
Module 10: Mood Disorders
Module 11: Personality Disorders
Module 12: Schizophrenia
Module 13: Self-Harm and Suicide
Module 14: Eating and Sleeping Disorders
Module 15: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
Module 16: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
Module 17: Approach And React To People In Mental Health Crisis
Learning Outcomes:
Understand mental health basics and related legislative services.
Recognize social attitudes towards mental illness.
Comprehend service user participation in mental health care.
Identify roles of mental health support workers.
Learn fundamentals of mental health first aid.
Understand community mental health teams and their functions.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Mental Health Support Worker Training 4:02:59 1: Module 01: Introduction to Mental Health 12:21 2: Module 02: Mental Health Legislation and Services 18:07 3: Module 03: Social Attitudes to Mental Illness 07:06 4: Module 04: The Participation of The Service User 12:42 5: Module 05: Overview of Mental Health Support Worker 09:38 6: Module 06: Overview of Mental Health First Aid 06:42 7: Module 07: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) 11:42 8: Module 08: Mental Health in the Workplace 13:37 9: Module 09: Stress and Anxiety Disorders 17:09 10: Module 10: Mood Disorders 11:57 11: Module 11: Personality Disorders 24:16 12: Module 12: Schizophrenia 13:27 13: Module 13: Self-Harm and Suicide 11:33 14: Module 14: Eating and Sleeping Disorders 26:12 15: Module 15: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders 13:48 16: Module 16: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness 14:38 17: Module 17: Approach And React To People In Mental Health Crisis 16:04 18: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 19: Leave A Review 01:00
Individuals interested in mental health care.
People working in health and social care.
Those supporting individuals with mental illness.
Professionals in workplace wellness programs.
Community support team members.
Mental Health Support Worker
Community Mental Health Worker
Mental Health First Aider
Workplace Mental Health Coordinator
Social Care Worker
Youth Mental Health Worker
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.