This course begins with Module 1, offering an introduction to mental health concepts and challenges. Module 2 explores the principles and practices of Mental Health First Aid, providing a foundation for early intervention. In Module 3, learners study childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions, followed by a deep dive into stress and anxiety disorders in Module 4.
Modules 5 to 7 cover major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, and mood disorders, explaining causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. Modules 8 and 9 examine eating and sleeping disorders, and the sensitive issues of self-harm and suicide.
In Module 10, learners discover how medication and therapy are used in mental illness treatment. Module 11 focuses on social attitudes, while Module 12 explores mental health legislation and available services. The course concludes with Modules 13 and 14, which address mental health in the workplace and how to approach and respond to people in mental health crises.