Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health - Level 1
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Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
The aim of this course is to help learners understand the stigma, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination faced by individuals living with mental health issues, including how the media can encourage or challenge this. Learners will think of practical suggestions for reducing the stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals living with mental health issues that they can apply in their personal lives.
Certificate duration: N/A
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course content
This online Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience training course includes the following:
- Introduction
- Session 1 - Mental health issues at work
- Session 2 - Positive impact of the media on public perceptions
- Session 3 - Reflections.
Course aims
The aims of this Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience online course are to:
- Help learners understand the stigma, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination faced by individuals living with mental health issues.
- Help learners understand how the media can encourage or challenge the stigma, prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination faced by individuals living with mental health issues.
- Encourage learners to think of practical suggestions for reducing the stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals living with mental health issues that they can apply in their personal lives.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience online course, the learner will be able to:
- Define and give examples of what is meant by stigma, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
- Describe the different ways in which individuals living with mental health issues may experience stigma, prejudice and discrimination.
- Describe the positive and negative impact of the media on how the general public view mental health issues.
- Understand the actions they can take in all areas of their life to challenge and reduce stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals living with mental health issues.
Learning objectives
On completion of this Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience online course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand definitions of the key terms used within the course - stigma, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
- Understand real-life experiences of individuals living with mental health conditions and the stigma and discrimination they have faced.
- Understand the positive impact of the media and social media on perceptions of mental health issues.
- Understand the negative impact of the media and social media on perceptions of mental health issues.
- Suggest practical actions they can take in their day to day life to challenge and reduce stigma around mental health.
Why is this course essential?
Individuals living with mental health issues experience stigma, prejudice and discrimination which has an impact on their well-being and quality of life. Recognising where, how and when this occurs is the first step to challenging and reducing this.
- A survey in May 2021 by Rethink found that out of 500 people severely affected by mental illness, 88% reported discrimination.
- Time to Change in 2014 found that over one-third of the general public think people with a mental health condition are likely to be violent.
- Poor mental health negatively affects individuals and their families through poor educational achievements, lower incomes, lower quality of life and lower life expectancy. (World Health Organisation 2013).
- 300,000 people living with a long term mental health condition lose their jobs every year, twice as many as those without a mental health condition. (Stevens, D. Farmer, P (2017)
Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience training course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of the stigma and stereotypes around mental ill-health and the discrimination individuals living with mental health issues may experience, on a personal and/or professional basis.
Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Understand Stigma and Stereotypes around Mental Ill-Health and the Discrimination Individuals Living with Mental Health Issues may Experience -Online Training Course – Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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