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Understanding Depression

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Our online short course covers the key aspects of depression, including its causes, types, symptoms, impact, and available support.

Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression

£29.75

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Understanding Depression

Subtitles: English

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Highfield Awarding Body

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Duration: 1 hour 30 mins

Retakes: Unlimited


Overview

This course provides learners with a clear understanding of depression, including its definition, types, causes and symptoms. It explores the impact on individuals and their loved ones while covering coping strategies and available treatment options. This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge to recognise depression and understand how to seek support.


Candidates will undertake an online multiple-choice assessment and will receive a certificate if successful (any certificates from an official awarding body are sent to you via email).

Course Syllabus

  • Introduction

    This introductory unit gives a complete overview of the course.


  • What is Depression?

    We’ll start the course by exploring “What is depression?” We’ll look at common mental health conditions, debunk myths about depression and examine different types of depression.


  • Sign and Symptoms

    Now we’ll explore the signs and symptoms of depression, focusing on emotional, physical, and behavioural impacts.


  • The Causes and Impact of Depression

    In this section, we’ll explore the causes of depression, its effects on the individual and others, and signs to look out for. We'll also discuss the important topic of suicide.


  • Managing and Treating Depression

    In this final unit of the course, we’ll focus on managing and treating depression, covering contributing factors, how to get a diagnosis and access to treatment. We’ll also explore barriers to treatment, sources of help like therapy and medication, and recovery models.


Understanding Depression

Our online short course covers the key aspects of depression, including its causes, types, symptoms, impact, and available support.

£29.75

+VAT

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