Depression and Anxiety Awareness

Course Title: Depression and Anxiety Awareness

Course length 3 hours

Maximum number to attend 12 

This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care who are involved in supporting individuals with depression and anxiety.

The course will provide the delegates with the confidence to identify symptoms and provide various strategies to support the individual.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction - Mental Health

Define the terms:

Mental Health

Mental Illness

Understand the relevant legislation

Depression

Understand what depression is

Discuss the common signs and symptoms of depression including:

Psychotic symptoms

Self-harm and suicide

Risk of isolation

Anxiety

Treatment and Support

Discuss treatment options for depression.

Understand the support available.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.