Depression Awareness

E-Learning
E-Learning
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Course Description

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 various 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 and manage 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.

Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques, and Mood management.

Finally, we'll feature the roles played by diet, exercise, and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Target Audience

This course is aimed at people in the health and social care sector who would like to increase their awareness of depression to improve the care they give. It is also written in a way that is accessible to people outside of health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time. This makes it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Further Progression

Other courses that complement this one could include Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy, Stress Awareness, and Mental Health First Aid.

Course Modules

Module NumberModule NamePass % Required
1Introduction70%
2The Causes of Depression70%
3Effects on the Individual, Family, and Friends70%
4Depression Management and Support: Part 170%
5Depression Management and Support: Part 270%

Recommended System Requirements

Duration

45 minutes (This estimate is based on the total video content duration and does not account for loading times or time taken to answer questions).

Course Features

  • Comprehensive Overview: This course raises awareness of depression, including its recognition, diagnosis, classification, and treatment methods.
  • Target Audience: Suitable for individuals in the health and social care sectors, as well as those looking to increase their understanding of depression.
  • Causes and Symptoms: Understand the causes of depression and recognize symptoms in adults, teenagers, and children.
  • Management Techniques: Learn about various management techniques and treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
  • Impact on Individuals: Gain insights into the effects of depression on the individual and their family, friends, and support networks.
  • Practical Guidance: The course offers practical advice on managing depression and understanding the role of lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and work-life balance.

Course Video Overview

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