Depression Awareness
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Over 350 million people in the world are affected by depression.
This online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated.
It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression, you'll also learn about other disorders. It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to manage effectively. You'll 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 and psychotic depression and how it can be treated.
The 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.
Duration 45 mins* - £35.00
Aims of the Course
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand depression and how it is diagnosed
- Knew the causes and symptoms of depression
- Understand what psychotic depression is
- Management techniques and treatment
Who should take this course
This course is aimed at people in the health and social care sector that would like to increase their awareness of Depression to improve the care they give.
It is also written in a way that is accessible to people outside of health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.
Course Content
| Module | Module Description |
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Causes of depression |
| 3 | Effects of the individual, family and friends |
| 4 | Depression management and support part 1 |
| 5 | Depression management and support part 2 |
Assessment
Each module will have a set of questions you must answer correctly in order to successfully finish that module.
You will be asked multiple choice questions and must achieve a pass mark of 70%. They are marked automatically as you progress so you will know whether you have passed the section before moving on to the next.
Certification
On successful completion of the course, you will be sent an electronic quality assured certificate. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
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