Description

Course Description

This online Depression Awareness E-Learning course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated.

The Depression Awareness online course starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression; you’ll also learn about other disorders.

The online Depression Awareness course then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more challenging to manage effectively.

On the Depression Awareness e-learning course, you will learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help.

There’ll be information to help you understand how to recognise psychotic depression and how it can be treated.

The Depression Awareness course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed.

Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management.

Finally, we’ll feature the roles played by diet, exercise and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.

Course Duration

This course is delivered via our online learning platform and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Pre-Requisites

When undertaking this course it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to complete the course.

Course Content

This course covers a range of content including:

• Introduction
• The Causes of Depression
• Effects on the Individual, Family and Friends
• Depression Management and Support: Part 1
• Depression Management and Support: Part 2

Technical Requirements

This course is delivered by e-learning. We would therefore recommend that you access this course on a desktop or laptop to access your course.

Certificate and Validity

Upon completion of the course candidates will receive a certificate which is available as a PDF (Portable Document Format).