Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness training helps your team provide effective support for people with mental illness in their care. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Support people with mental illness effectively
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what mental health, mental ill health and recovery mean, and use language that reduces stigma
- Know how common mental health conditions are in England, using current national data
- Understand why mental ill health arises from biological, psychological and social factors together
- Recognise depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorder and eating disorders
- Know how to notice change against a person’s baseline and respond using a structured conversation
- Understand how to respond to self-harm and suicidal thoughts in line with NICE NG225
- Know how to apply the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the two-stage test of capacity
- Recognise their duties under the Mental Health Act, the Equality Act 2010 and CQC Regulations 12 and 13
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Understanding Mental Health
- Mental health, mental ill health and recovery
- How common is it?
- Language and stigma
What Contributes to Mental Ill Health
- No single cause
- Biological and psychological factors
- Social and environmental factors
- What protects people
Recognising Common Conditions
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis and schizophrenia
- Complex emotional needs and eating disorders
- Distress in dementia, and delirium
Noticing Change and Responding Well
- Know the baseline
- What change looks like
- Having the conversation
- Escalation
Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention
- Understanding self-harm
- What NICE NG225 changed
- Suicide: the UK picture
- Asking directly and safety planning
- If someone is at immediate risk
Mental Capacity and Decision-Making
- What capacity means
- The five statutory principles
- The two-stage test
- Best interests and deprivation of liberty
The Legal Framework
- The Mental Health Act 1983
- The Mental Health Act 2025
- Section 117 aftercare and advocacy
- Your wider legal duties
Children, Young People and Transitions
- Child and adolescent mental health services
- Consent below 18
- Transition to adult services
Key Messages
- Five key takeaways for practice
- Reflection
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK. We come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Mental Health Awareness course?
It runs as a half day (3 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes, every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below. We reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit. Just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask and we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Mental Health Awareness training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore behaviour management training and neurological training.