Mental Health & Wellbeing online CPD
2 CPD units
ADHD Awareness
ADHD is a chronic condition that creates a range of persistent symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.
The course covers the definitions of ADHD, the different types of ADHD and how to recognise some key signs and symptoms.
Beyond this the course will look at some of the possible causes of ADHD, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated, including environmental changes, types of therapy and medication that can be prescribed.
CPD Approved
2 CPD units
Autism Awareness
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people around them. According to the National Autistic Society, autism affects about 700,000 people in the United Kingdom, which equates to 1 in 100 of the population and the number
of children being diagnosed with the condition is continuing to increase.
This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child’s daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how you can provide effective support for those with the
condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism’s day-to-day life.
CPD Approved
Children and Young People's Mental Health
CPD Approved
2 CPD units
Dementia Awareness
Dementia refers to a set of symptoms that arise when the brain is affected by certain diseases or conditions. It is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive abilities and is a chronic condition. Failure of the brain’s functions. IT affects people at various stages of life, it affects different parts of the brain, and it affects it at different speeds.
CPD Approved
Depression Awareness
Over 350 million people in the world are affected by depression.
This online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified, and treated.
It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the several types of depression, you’ll also learn about other disorders. It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to manage effectively. You’ll learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers, and children and how to get help. There’ll be information to help you understand how to recognise psychotic depression and how it can be treated. The course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed
Approved by IIRSM & CPD
2 CPD units
Developing A Workplace Mental Health Policy
When people have good mental health, they are more likely to fulfil their potential. That means they enjoy work and cope easily with work situations. They have a happy family life and good social relationships.
This course covers the steps that organisations should consider when developing and implementing a comprehensive workplace Mental Health Policy.
CPD & IIRSM Approved
2 CPD units
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
CPD & IIRSM Approved
Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing
This course explains the key elements, procedures and activities involved in successful Occupational Health and Safety Management in the workplace.
The course show how professional Occupational Health and Safety Management benefits individuals and organisations.
It will investigate workplace health models, including the basic criteria of the World Health Organisation model.
CPD Approved
2 CPD units
Mental Health Awareness
CPD Approved
3 CPD units
Mental Health First Aid
Around 25 per cent of the UK population will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Most are mild, tend to be short-term and are usually treated successfully with therapy and medication.
But it is still a significant problem. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to notice and support individuals who may be experiencing mental health issues or exhibiting the signs of substance use in a work environment. They are also taught how to connect those people with appropriate help from fellow employees, community resources or healthcare professionals.
CPD and Gatehouse Awards Approved
2 CPD units
Stress Management
The Health and Safety Executive states that ‘work-related stress develops because a person is unable to cope with the demands being placed on them’. This can come from any aspect of their life, but it often comes from demands placed on them at work.
This course will cover an introduction to stress and why it’s a problem, some of the causes of stress and some ways to minimise the risk of stress.
IIRSM & CPD Approved
2 CPD units
Supervising Mental Health at Work
End-of-life care should be several things, compassionate, cost-effective, holistic, and effective. There are usually several people involved in the care of people at the end of their life and it can be a complicated process to be part of.
This course will provide you with information about what to expect, how to handle some of the emotions associated with this time and working with the other professionals involved in end-of-life care.