Learn to recognise common mental health conditions, support others and nurture your own wellbeing. Complete the course at your own pace in around one hour.
RoSPA & CPD accredited awareness training.For the workplace first-aider qualification, see our Level 3 course.
Duration
Around 1 hour
Delivery
Self-paced online
Accreditation
RoSPA & CPD
Run by
Online CPD Academy
Mental health awareness, at your own pace
Understanding our mental health – and that of those around us – is essential for everyone. Mental illness can take many forms, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, affecting how we think, feel, and behave.
This Mental Health Awareness Course has been designed to help you recognise the main types of mental health conditions, provide support to individuals experiencing them, and learn effective ways to nurture your own wellbeing.
The Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Course is run by Online CPD Academy.
Choose your own pace
Work through the online course in your own time. There is no scheduled instructor-led class to attend.
Use a familiar device
The provider supports a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a modern web browser.
Build everyday awareness
Explore mental health, supporting others and your own wellbeing. This is awareness training, rather than the Level 3 first-aider qualification.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will understand:
What mental health and mental illness mean
How stigma affects those with mental health issues
Practical ways to support someone experiencing mental health challenges
Common mental health conditions and how to offer appropriate help
What to do in a mental health emergency
Strategies for maintaining and improving your own wellbeing
Course content
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Challenges
Exploring Different Types of Mental Illness
Building and Maintaining Your Own Wellbeing
Useful Resources and Further Learning Opportunities
Assessment and certification
Final multiple-choice assessment
The course finishes with a multiple-choice assessment to check your understanding of the topics covered.
Complete the assessment successfully to receive your certificate.
RoSPA & CPD certification
On completion of your course, you'll receive a Mental Health & Wellbeing Certificate accredited by RoSPA & CPD.
Online awareness course FAQs
How long does the online course take?+
The course takes around one hour. It is self-paced, so you can work through it at a pace that suits you.
How much does the course cost?+
The course is £14 per licence. The buy button takes you to Online CPD Academy’s checkout.
Is this the same as the Level 3 first-aider course?+
No. This is a short mental health awareness course. If you want to train as a workplace mental health first aider, choose the two-day Level 3 course, which is delivered live online and leads to a qualification subject to successful assessment.
Is there a live class to join?+
No. This course is completed at your own pace. Our Level 3 course is the live, instructor-led option for workplace mental health first aiders.
Will I receive a certificate?+
Yes. Complete the final multiple-choice assessment successfully to receive your mental health awareness certificate. The course is accredited by RoSPA and CPD.
Which devices can I use?+
Online CPD Academy states that you can use a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a modern web browser.
Who runs the course?+
The Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Course is run by Online CPD Academy. The purchase button takes you to its checkout.
Questions about this course?
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