Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Courses
One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year, and the people in your care are often among the most vulnerable.
Our CPD-accredited mental health training courses give your team the knowledge to recognise, respond to, and support the mental health needs of the people they care for with confidence.
Who needs Mental Health & Wellbeing training?
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Care home and residential staff
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Domiciliary and home care workers
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Healthcare assistants and nursing staff
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Supported living and community support staff
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Mental health training doesn’t just improve care outcomes, it gives your team the confidence to show up fully for the people they support.
Courses
This is our current list of Mental Health and Wellbeing courses.
To view our full library of courses, please go here.
Anxiety
Behaviours That Challenge
Bullying and Harassment
Conflict Management Training Course
Depression
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
Dyscalculia Awareness
Eating Disorders
Mental Capacity
Mental Health Awareness Train the Trainer
Mental Health eLearning Course
Why Mental Health and Wellbeing Training is so Important
Provide the care your people deserve
Many people accessing care services have mental health needs alongside physical ones. Staff who understand mental heath needs deliver more confident, compassionate, and effective support , and the people in their care experience better outcomes as a result. Mental health training is a core part of quality care.
Protect your staff and service users
Care work is emotionally demanding. Staff who receive mental health and wellbeing training are better equipped to manage the psychological pressures of their role, recognise signs of stress and burnout in themselves and their colleagues, and create a workplace culture where mental health is taken seriously.
Stay ahead of CQC expectations
CQC assesses whether staff have the skills and knowledge to meet people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing needs under the ‘Effective’ and ‘Caring’ domains. Accredited mental health courses give your team the evidence they need.
Build a confident team
Without mental health training, care workers often feel underprepared when supporting someone in distress or crisis. With it, they feel confident, competent, and supported, and are significantly more likely to stay in their roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. CQC expects all registered providers to make sure staff have the knowledge and skills to support the mental health and wellbeing needs of the people in their care. Mental health and wellbeing training is assessed under the Safe and Effective domains at inspection, and gaps are a common reason for poor inspection outcomes. For many care settings, mental health awareness training is considered part of the core mandatory training suite.
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What is the difference between mental health awareness training and mental health first aid training?Mental health awareness training gives care staff the knowledge to recognise common mental health conditions, understand their impact, and respond with confidence and compassion in day-to-day care settings. Mental health first aid training is a separate, accredited qualification that focuses specifically on crisis intervention. If you’re looking to build your team’s broader mental health knowledge and understanding, our CPD-accredited mental health training courses are the right starting point.
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Yes. All Careskills Academy Mental Health & Wellbeing training courses are CPD-accredited. CQC inspectors recognise CPD-accredited online mental health training as valid evidence of staff competence under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Our LMS produces compliance reports you can present at inspection.
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Mental health training is relevant to anyone working in health and social care, not just those in specialist mental health roles. Care home staff, domiciliary workers, support workers, healthcare assistants, and community care teams all regularly support people with mental health conditions. Mental health awareness training helps all care staff recognise signs of distress, respond appropriately, and deliver more compassionate, person-centred care.
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Yes. All Careskills Academy Mental Health & Wellbeing training courses can be completed on any internet-enabled device — smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. We also offer live webinar and face-to-face mental health training for teams who benefit from group discussion and interactive learning. Learners can pause and resume at any point, fitting training around busy care schedules.
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Pay As You Go lets you purchase individual workplace compliance eLearning courses from £2.99 per course, or book face-to-face, webinar, or Train the Trainer sessions separately, which is ideal for one-off or targeted training needs. Careskills Unlimited gives your entire team unlimited access to all 170+ eLearning courses, including the full Workplace Compliance library. Please note that face-to-face, webinar, and Train the Trainer sessions are not included in Careskills Unlimited and are priced separately. Most organisations with 5 or more staff save significantly with Unlimited on their eLearning. View our full pricing page for a full breakdown.
Contact us
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If you’re looking for a free quote or more details about our courses, please head over to our Get a Quote page here.
Our contact details
Telephone: 020 3397 9734
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: 3 Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, RG12 1WA