Learn about mental health awareness and how to manage your mental well-being with this online course.  .This  online mental health course will be beneficial for all learners as research shows that one in four experience some form of mental health issues during their lifetime, which not only affects the individuals concerned but also their families and friends. You will learn about the issues of stigma and discrimination, as well as discuss the importance of the promotion of mental well-being.

One in four adults experience some form of mental health problems during their lifetime, and mental illness not only affects the individuals concerned but also their families and friends. In this online mental health course you will learn about the issues of stigma and discrimination, as well as discuss the importance of the promotion of mental well-being.

The course begins by showing you how to differentiate people with normal behavior from those with mental distress. You will also learn how to identify a range of neurotic and psychotic behavioral tendencies. The next area covered is the sensitive area of suicide. The course covers how to identify the signs of suicidal thoughts, and measures that can be taken to prevent suicide. The course also covers a range of personality disorders, phobias, neurotic behaviors, and the complex area of substance abuse.

This course is not just for mental health counselors and other professionals in the social and health industries, but is also helpful for anyone who has experienced mental health issues personally and those with a general interest in this health area. So start this course today and you will greatly improve your chances of helping someone (including possibly yourself) deal with serious mental health issues.

Course Benefits

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Define what is meant by normal behavior
• Describe the range of neurotic and psychotic behavioral tendencies
• Identify therapeutic and drug interventions to treat abnormal behaviors
• Cite the causes, signs and symptoms of burnout
• Identify types and classification of depression
• Describe the signs and types of suicide behaviors, and conditions that are likely to cause suicidal thoughts
• Identify the most common precipitating factors in violent behavior
• Identify the methods used to manage a violent patient who is unarmed or armed
• Describe the factors impacting the effect of a particular substance on an individual
• Identify long and short-term effects of substance abuse
• Describe stress management techniques and their use in mental health treatment

Course Materials
All course materials are included in the course fee

Qualification Assessment
All our qualifications are assessed on the basis of written course works.

Entry Requirements

The Diploma In Mental Health Level 6 course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language and to be over the age of 16.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by UQL.

6-8 months depending on how quickly the students can submit their assignments

Once a student is registered we will allocate a UK-Based tutor to guide the student through out his/her studies. The tutor will be available via email and via Virtual Learning Environment. The tutor will guide and support the student till the given assignments are complete and submitted.