About the Course
Mental Health Awareness Training
This Mental Health Awareness training course supports healthcare workers, social care staff, and caregivers to develop a confident, modern understanding of mental health and its impact across care settings. The session explores the full mental health spectrum, challenges common misconceptions, and highlights the importance of early recognition, supportive communication, and inclusive practice.
Participants will gain insight into how mental health conditions present, how they affect daily life, and how staff can respond in ways that promote dignity, safety, and wellbeing. The course also introduces current approaches to treatment, the legal context, and the role of community support in recovery.
Course Content
The syllabus includes:
Understanding mental health and mental illness Exploring how different conditions affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviour
Current models of care and treatment How support is delivered across hospitals, residential services, and community settings
Mental health diagnosis What diagnosis means, how it is reached, and why it matters
Types of mental illness An overview of common conditions and their key features
Social inclusion and recovery Why belonging, purpose, and connection are essential to wellbeing
Recognising early indicators Verbal and non‑verbal cues that may signal a developing mental health concern
Practical steps to support mental wellbeing Everyday strategies staff can use to promote stability and resilience
Managing expectations Working collaboratively with clients, families, and employers
Legal considerations Rights, responsibilities, and safeguards relating to mental health
The Mental Health Act 2007 Key principles and how it applies in practice
Community support pathways Understanding what help is available and how to access it
Course Details
Suitable for: Healthcare workers, social care staff and caregivers
Delivery method: Face‑to‑face / Virtual training
Course length: ½ day
Maximum attendees: 15 delegates