Level 1 Mental Health Awareness

Six short modules · Self-paced, start any time · Works on phone, tablet or laptop · Written and delivered by Think Mental Health

Module 1

What mental health really is Not a fixed state, and not the same as mental illness. Module 1 clears up the confusion most of us grew up with.

Module 2

The part you can play You are not there to diagnose or to fix. Module 2 shows you what early support looks like, and where your responsibility ends.

Module 3

Spotting the early signs Emotional, behavioural and physical. Module 3 teaches you to notice the pattern, not just the bad day.

About the course

This is a self-paced online course in mental health awareness. It takes 90 minutes to 2 hours, and you can do it in one sitting or a module at a time. Six short video-led modules take you from what mental health actually is, through to recognising the early signs, holding a supportive conversation, understanding stress, and knowing the common conditions and where to signpost. Each module has a reflection or activity, and a knowledge check as you go. It is written for everyone. No prior knowledge, no jargon. The scenarios are set at work, so it fits whether you are an employee, a manager, or someone supporting friends and family. It will not train you to diagnose anyone, and it does not qualify you as a mental health first aider. What it does is give you some of the skills one uses, so you notice earlier and respond better. Finish the six modules, pass the 15-question assessment at 80%, and you get your certificate of completion.

This is a fully accredited course.

This Mental Health Awareness Course has been independently reviewed and accredited by CPD. The content, the structure and the learning outcomes have all been checked against recognised CPD standards, so you can be confident it holds up. Complete the course and the end of course assessment and you will receive a certificate. It goes into your own professional development record, and it gives your organisation evidence that your managers have been properly trained.

Meet your instructor.

I am Paul Longley, and I founded Think Mental Health. I lived with poor mental health for more than twenty years. A lot of that time I was at work, and what I learned is that the workplace makes a real difference to how someone copes. It can make a hard period harder. It can also be the thing that helps, when the people around you understand what is going on. That is why I started Think Mental Health. Not to turn everybody into a first aider, but to give ordinary people the confidence to notice, to ask, and to listen. I have delivered this training in many organisation. The same thing comes up every time. People do not lack the will to help. They lack the words, and the permission to use them. This course is my answer to that. Plain English, honest about what it cannot do, and every bit of it something you can use the next time someone tells you they are not doing great.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 39 Lessons

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      Intro: Understanding, Supporting​ and Responding​

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      Understanding, Supporting​ and Responding​

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Understanding, Supporting​ and Responding​

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      Bonus Reflection: Understanding, Supporting​ and Responding​

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro: Recognise. Respond. Refer.

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      Recognise. Respond. Refer.

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Recognise. Respond. Refer.

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      Bonus Reflection: Recognise. Respond. Refer.

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro: Identifying Mental Health Conditions

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      Identifying Mental Health Conditions

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Identifying Mental Health Conditions

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      Bonus Reflection: Identifying Mental Health Conditions

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro:Providing Advice and Starting Conversation

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      Providing Advice and Starting Conversation

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      Flash Learning Exercise:Providing Advice and Starting Conversation

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      Bonus Reflection: Providing Advice and Starting Conversation

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro:Understanding and Managing Stress

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      Understanding and Managing Stress

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Understanding and Managing Stress

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      Bonus Reflection: Understanding and Managing Stress

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      End Of Module Download

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      Intro: Recognising Common Mental Health Conditions

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      Recognising Common Mental Health Conditions

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      Flash Learning Exercise: Recognising Common Mental Health Conditions

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      Bonus Reflection: Recognising Common Mental Health Conditions

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      End Of Module Download

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      The LIGHT Framework- Navigating Supportive Conversations

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      FINAL ASSESSMENT

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      Course Closure

Who is behind this course?

Think Mental Health is a UK training company. We help organisations make mental health something people can talk about at work, and give them the practical skills to do it well. We do not believe in one-off, tick-box training. Awareness only changes a culture when it is kept up, so most of our work with organisations runs across a full year. This course is where that starts, and it stands on its own just as well. Everything we make is written in plain English, built around real situations, and focused on what you do next rather than what you memorise.

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FAQ

Do I need any experience or prior training? No. The course starts from the beginning and assumes no background in mental health. How long will it take? Between 90 minutes and 2 hours. It is self-paced, so you can do it in one sitting or a module at a time. Will this qualify me as a mental health first aider? No. This is an awareness course. It gives you some of the skills a mental health first aider uses, so you can recognise the signs, start a conversation and signpost well. It does not qualify you to diagnose or to provide treatment. Do I get a certificate? Yes. Complete the six modules and pass the final assessment at 80% or above, and you will receive your Think Mental Health certificate of completion. What if I do not pass first time? You can review the modules and take the assessment again. Can I do it on my phone? Yes. The course works on desktop, tablet and mobile, and it remembers where you left off. How long do I have access? 12 months from enrolment. Can I buy this for my team? Yes. Get in touch and we will sort group access for you.