Supporting Individuals with Mental Ill-health
Level 2 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
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Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course. All our online courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
This Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health eLearning course is the second of three units required to achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace.
This online Understanding how to Support an Individual with Mental Ill-health training course will provide learners with adequate knowledge about their responsibilities and limitations when supporting individuals with mental ill-health. They will learn more about the impact of attitudes and perceptions of mental health for individuals and organisations.
Entry requirements - No prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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Course aims
The aims of this Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health eLearning course are to:
- Develop an understanding of the importance of a person-centred approach when supporting individuals experiencing mental ill-health.
- Help learners understand the impact of attitudes and perceptions of mental health.
Learning objectives
This online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course will help learners to:
- Explain the importance of positive relationships and effective communication.
- Describe ways to support an individual with mental ill health at different stages of their journey – early intervention, short-term support, long-term support, recovery, and return to work.
- Explain the role of the qualified mental health first aider.
- Explain how mental ill-health can impact the individual, family, friends and colleagues, learning and education, employment and daily living.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the importance of positive relationships.
- Describe the importance of a person-centred approach to supporting mental ill-health.
- Outline stigma and stereotypes relating to mental health illness.
- Summarise the impact media can have on an individual’s mental health and wellbeing.
Why is this online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course essential?
Poor mental health in the workplace is a big issue in the UK, and there is a need for employers and workplaces to take action to support the mental health and well-being of their employees.
A study by Stevens and Farmer in 2017 found that:
- 15% of people at work have symptoms of an existing mental health condition.
- Only 24% of managers have received training on mental health at work.
- Only 39% of workplaces have policies or systems in place to support employees with their mental health.
A study by the Centre for Mental Health in 2017 found that:
- In the 2016/17 financial year, the cost to businesses of mental ill-health was £34.9 billion, £1300 per employee in the workforce. These costs were broken down as:
- £10.6 billion for sickness absence
- £21.2 billion for presenteeism, where the employee remains at work but is less productive due to mental health issues.
- £3.1 billion for replacing staff who have left due to mental health issues.
- 72 million working days were lost due to mental health issues in the 2016/17 financial year.
What is covered in this course?
This online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course covers the following:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - Positive relationships in the workplace
- Chapter 2 - Mental support at work
- Chapter 3 - Person-centred approach
- Chapter 4 - Other sources of mental health support
- Chapter 5 - Mental health first aid
- Chapter 6 - Key definitions
- Chapter 7 - Impact of mental health issues
- Module summary.
Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health training course is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, create a culture of care and promote positive mental health. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace (NCFE CACHE 2021).
Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Understanding How to Support Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Supporting Individuals with Mental Ill-health - Level 2 Course - CPDUK Accredited
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