Depression in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our Depression Awareness course has been designed for professionals working across the health and social care to better understand depression and how to support individuals experiencing it. This CPD-certified training explores symptoms, causes, treatment options, and care strategies in a fully flexible online format.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Depression in Health and Social Care Overview

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting people today, but it can present in different ways depending on the individual. Our Depression Awareness course explores what depression is, how it’s diagnosed, and how it affects diverse groups including men, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with learning disabilities, and older individuals.

Structured into three clear units, the course covers definitions, symptoms, and types of depression, before moving into its wider social and emotional effects. Learners will also explore treatment options such as medication, talking therapies, and brain stimulation, as well as how to offer informed support in a health and social care setting. Designed for care workers, mental health professionals, and support staff, this course is fully online and includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning.
Duration
45m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of what is meant by depression.
  • To gain an understanding of the different types of depression.
  • To gain an understanding of the signs and symptoms of depression.
  • To gain an understanding of how depression can affect different groups of people.
  • To gain an understanding of how to best support an individual with depression.
  • To gain an understanding of therapies and treatments for individuals with depression.

Training Units

Our training units help learners understand the signs, explore how depression impacts different groups, and gain confidence in supporting individuals through effective treatment approaches and person-centred care.

Defining Depression

10m

This unit introduces the basics of depression, providing insight into symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and how it is commonly experienced.

  • Types Of Depression
  • Common Symptoms
  • Causes Of Depression
  • Diagnosing Depression

The Effects of Depression

10m

Here, learners explore how depression affects people differently, with a focus on specific groups within health and social care settings.

  • Women
  • Men
  • LGBTQ+ Individuals
  • Individuals with Learning Disabilities
  • Older Individuals

Supporting and Treating Depression

15m

This unit outlines evidence-based treatments and support strategies used in care environments, including emotional and medical interventions.

  • Talking Therapies
  • Medication
  • Supporting an Individual Through Treatment

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