CPD Approved
People often equate the words mental health with mental illness and there are many definitions of what mental health actually is. Mental health issues can happen to anyone despite social background, intelligence, gender or other factors.
This video learning course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. This course will also provide some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions.
Pass percent required: 70%
Recommended System Requirements:
- Browser: Up to date web browser
- Video: Up to date video drivers
- Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
- Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
For a more in-depth perspective, it may be beneficial to consider our NVQ in Mental Health First Aid Awareness training, which provides more insights into mental health. For those working with young adults or children, we have an NVQ course focusing on youth mental health as there are different symptoms and causes that are differentiated from adults.