Mental health plays a huge role in the physical wellbeing of individuals. By raising awareness of mental health and continuing to reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill health, we become better equipped to identify how best to support those who may be struggling and help increase their quality of life. In this Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing e-learning course, learners will look at mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing. The course covers what mental health and mental ill health are, the factors that influence mental health and mental ill health, the impact of mental ill health on individuals, the types of mental ill health and illnesses, the importance of diagnosis and recovery and types of self-care and management.

What’s covered 

• Introducing mental health

• Good mental health and poor mental health

• What does mental health mean?

• What is mental ill health?

• Personal risk factors

• Life events

• What is stigma?

• Types of mental ill health and illnesses

• Introduction to diagnosis and recovery

• The recovery journey

• The wellness recovery action plan

• The recovery model

• Self-care and management

• Mindfulness

Duration: 20 to 40 minutes

Assessment: Multiple-choice questions