Professional Online Training
Depression Awareness
Build practical understanding of depression, its causes and symptoms across all ages, and the management techniques that support recognition and recovery
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
Course Details
- Duration: 45 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course suits anyone wanting to build a clearer understanding of depression, whether in a professional or personal capacity.
- Health and social care staff wanting to improve the quality of care they provide to people affected by depression
- Individuals outside health and social care who want to understand depression without needing prior knowledge of the condition
- Anyone supporting a family member, friend or colleague who is living with depression
Course Content
The course is structured across five modules, each requiring a pass mark of 70%.
- Introduction — Introduces depression, how it is diagnosed and the different types and classifications involved.
- The Causes of Depression — Explores the underlying causes of depression and everyday factors that can make it harder to manage.
- Effects on the Individual, Family and Friends — Covers the physical and social effects of depression on the person affected and those living alongside them.
- Depression Management and Support: Part 1 — Looks at management techniques and treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
- Depression Management and Support: Part 2 — Continues coverage of management and support, including SSRIs, relaxation techniques, mood management, diet, exercise and lifestyle balance.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course require prior knowledge of depression
No, the course is written to be accessible to people outside health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.
Which other courses complement this training
This course pairs well with Developing a Workplace Mental Health Policy, Stress Awareness and Mental Health First Aid.
