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Mental Health Support Worker Training

Mental Health Support Worker Training

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 4 hours

  • All levels

Description

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.

CPD

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

Who is this course for?
  • 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.

Career path
  • Mental Health Support Worker

  • Community Mental Health Worker

  • Mental Health First Aider

  • Workplace Mental Health Coordinator

  • Social Care Worker

  • Youth Mental Health Worker

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

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