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An Introduction to Mental Health

Notice when someone you care about is starting to struggle with their mental health, and know what to say when they do.

  • 13 minutes
  • Certificate

Free for 14 days, then £4 a month or £40 a year. Cancel before day 14 and you won't pay anything.

About this course

It's often a small change that tells you something's wrong. Someone who's usually chatty goes quiet, stops doing the things they enjoy, or needs a lot more reassurance than usual. It's easy to spot and much harder to know what to do about.

A simple model helps. On the mental health continuum, everyone moves between healthy, coping, struggling and unwell, and you'll learn what pushes people down it and what helps them stay well. You'll also learn the early warning signs and how to respond when you see them. Stay calm, validate before you correct, and listen properly rather than asking "why?".

You'll also come away knowing about Hub of Hope, which finds support near any postcode.

Modules

6 modules
  1. 1Introduction1 min
  2. 2Identify what mental health means3 min
  3. 3Consider the risk and protective factors3 min
  4. 4Identify the early warning signs of mental ill health2 min
  5. 5Reflect on how to respond to those experiencing distress3 min
  6. 6What next2 min

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Good to know

  • A certificate when you finish.
  • Stop when you like and pick up where you left off.
  • Got a link from your child's school? Use that instead: it's free for you.

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