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An Awareness of Mental Health & Wellbeing – Online Course

£15.00

+ VAT

This introductory online course helps learners develop a greater understanding of mental health, mental ill health and emotional wellbeing. It explores factors that may affect a person’s mental health and considers how increased awareness can help reduce stigma and encourage appropriate support.

Learners will also be introduced to recovery, self-care and practical approaches that may support positive wellbeing.

Learner details



Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness Online Course

This introductory online course helps learners develop a greater understanding of mental health, mental ill health and emotional wellbeing. It explores factors that may affect a person’s mental health and considers how increased awareness can help reduce stigma and encourage appropriate support.

Learners will also be introduced to recovery, self-care and practical approaches that may support positive wellbeing.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

  • Anyone interested in improving their understanding of mental health
  • Employees completing workplace wellbeing training
  • Organisations seeking to promote a supportive and inclusive culture
  • Staff who may work with or support people experiencing mental ill health
  • Learners considering further mental health awareness or mental health first-aid training

No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Course content

Learners will explore:

  • The meaning of mental health and mental ill health
  • Characteristics of positive and poor mental health
  • Personal risk factors and the effects of significant life events
  • Stigma surrounding mental ill health
  • Different forms of mental ill health and mental illness
  • The role of diagnosis and recovery
  • The stages and principles of a recovery journey
  • Wellness Recovery Action Plans
  • Approaches to self-care and personal wellbeing
  • The basic principles of mindfulness

Course information

  • Delivery method: Online learning
  • Approximate duration: 20–40 minutes
  • Assessment: Multiple-choice questions
  • Certification: Highfield completion certificate
  • Course context: Developed within a UK and EU context and potentially suitable for relevant international organisations

This awareness course provides general introductory information and is not intended to diagnose mental health conditions or replace professional medical advice. It may provide a useful foundation for progression to further mental health awareness or mental health first-aid training.