About this course

The Mental Health eLearning course aims to introduce you to the topic of mental health problems.

It begins by introducing the psychiatric classification system and explaining its strengths and weaknesses. It then outlines the different categories of mental ill health and signs and symptoms of each. Our Mental Health eLearning course also examines five different frameworks for explaining mental health problems, including the medical model, social model, cognitive behavioural model, psychodynamic model and vulnerability-stress model. The Mental Health online course helps you identify indications of mental ill health and examine the impact that mental distress has on the individual and others around them. The module explains the different support and treatment options and also introduces three legislations particularly important when dealing with mental health problems.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

The aim of this course is to develop your knowledge and understanding of eating disorders.

This course begins by explaining what eating disorders are, and the prevalence of eating disorders in the UK. You will then learn who is most likely to be affected, what the causes of eating disorders are. You will then learn about the different types and diagnoses of eating disorders, including ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and OSFED.

You will also learn about the treatments commonly offered to individuals with the condition, and when the individual may need to go to hospital. Finally you will learn how best to support an individual with the disorder, including the importance of looking after yourself.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This self-harm awareness course is designed to develop your knowledge and awareness of self-harming behaviours, helping you understand why they occur and how to respond safely and appropriately. It provides essential self-harm training for staff working in health, care, or support roles.

The course begins by exploring what self-harm is, while highlighting the prevalence of self-harm across different groups. You’ll learn to recognise key risk factors and warning signs, building a strong foundation in self-harm awareness.

In stage two, you will develop a deeper understanding of the reasons individuals may self-harm and the circumstances that can increase vulnerability.

The final stage focuses on how to respond to someone who is self-harming, including safe communication approaches, self-help techniques, and practical support strategies that can help reduce risks. You’ll also learn about the services available to individuals who self-harm and the importance of protecting your own wellbeing as a care or support worker when offering help.

This self-harm training course is designed for anyone working in health, social care, education, or community support roles who may support individuals at risk of self-harm. It helps staff build confidence in recognising and responding to self-harming behaviours with sensitivity and professionalism. It’s also ideal for teams seeking self-harm training for staff as part of their safeguarding responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This is a short course for health and social care staff  that tackles the sensitive subject of stress in the workplace. It takes a positive look at how staff can recognise and deal with work-related stress, focussing on talking about their concerns and issues so that raising the matter is seen as a strength in wanting to do their job well. 

An introduction to this subject is also found in Careskills Health and Safety course as it is a requirement that employers address this in their workplace, to ensure that staff are confident that they are able to do their job to the best of their ability without the pressures of feeling stressed and unhappy at work. 

The training helps learners to take control of their feelings and talk to their employer about anything happening in the workplace that may make them or their colleagues feel like they are unable to cope with things at work. 

This training is for staff working  in settings such as Care Homes, Hospital Wards, Day Centres, or supporting an individual in their own home. 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This course is designed to raise your awareness and develop your understanding of Substance Misuse, your role as a health and social care worker, and the expectations in Health and Social Care. 

The course begins by explaining what substance misuse is and when ‘use’ becomes ‘misuse’. This module also defines what substances are and their groups such as ‘Depressants’, ‘Stimulants’ and ‘Hallucinogens’. Commonly used jargon and terminology is also included in this section. 

Module 2 explores the causes and risks of substance misuse. It looks at the reasons and factors which contribute to individuals misusing substances, particularly trauma, and subsequent care e.g. trauma informed care. This module provides information with regards to the risks to health, safety and relationships that substance misuse presents, and examines the common stages of response from families and friends.  

Module 3 looks at how to recognise substance misuse. It identifies the effects of different substances and raises awareness of physical and behavioural signs that may indicate substance misuse. It also addresses the needs and issues of individuals misusing substances. 

In the final stage of the course, you will learn about the responsibilities necessary for health and social care workers. This includes the legislation that relates to substance misuse and government guidance. This module also gives direction on how to implement change through assessment and support planning and explains the range of treatment available. 

 A downloadable fact sheet is available in the Resource section of this course. 

Guided Learning Hours: up to 1 hour, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities. 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This course is designed to give health and social care workers a knowledge and understanding in relation to working with individuals who have behaviours that challenge. It is suitable for managers and workers in health and social care organisations.

The course begins by identifying what ‘Behaviours that Challenge’ are and the legislation / regulation associated with this area; Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated activities) Regulations 2014 and the Human Rights Act 2008. This module also includes details about types of behaviour and its function.

Module 2 explores why behaviours that challenge occur and how this happens. This includes looking at all the possible contributors to behaviour and explains slow and fast triggers where behaviour can occur as a cumulation of events or immediately. This module also discusses the differences between positive and negative reinforcement and how this strengthens the possibility of behaviour happening again. The Time Intensity Model shows how incidents occur and the levels of emotions and arousal that are experienced.

The 3rd module shows, in your role as health and social care workers, how you can manage behaviours that challenge and support the individuals you work with appropriately. This is applied to positive behaviour support (PBS), which is a framework for developing an understanding of behaviours that challenge thus developing effective support. It explores proactive, active and reactive strategies looking at anticipating any behaviour that may occur and planning to avoid any unnecessary distress. Though where possible physical interventions should be avoided this is not always achievable as safety and dignity are primary considerations; this module therefore provides information regarding restrictive interventions and safeguarding.

The final stage of the course emphasises your role to assist an individual return to calm after incidents and reflect on the behaviour with them. This module explains the importance of recording and reviewing behaviour and individualised plans in order to work productively, reduce stress and enable continuity of service.

Course duration: up to approx. 1 hour, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This eLearning course aims to introduce you to the topic of Anxiety and the different anxiety diagnoses in health and social care.

The anxiety course begins by explaining what anxiety is, how prevalent it is and why individuals may experience heightened anxiety in their daily lives. The course goes on to distinguish between fear and anxiety, before outlining the symptoms of anxiety disorders including the emotional, physical and behavioural symptoms. The course describes the difference between the ‘normal’ anxiety we all experience from time to time, and anxiety that is classified as a ‘disorder’.

You will then learn about the causes of anxiety disorders, and other problems that may co-exist, for examples, feelings of depression, or alcohol use.

In stage two, you will learn in more detail about the specific diagnoses of anxiety disorder, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder (MADD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Hoarding Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder and Phobias.

Stage three focuses on support and treatment options, outlining the different treatment options for different diagnoses, as specified by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). The course will also give help and guidance on how you can support an individual you work with if they are experiencing an anxiety disorder.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following: