Mental Health Awareness

The Mental Health Awareness eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of mental health and wellbeing and the importance of creating a supportive and respectful workplace environment.

The course explores factors that can influence mental health, common signs that someone may be experiencing difficulties and the potential impact of mental health on individuals and their working lives. Learners will consider how to communicate appropriately, challenge stigma, look after their own wellbeing and recognise when additional support may be required.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• New starters requiring general workplace mental health awareness.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Employees who work as part of a team.
• Employees involved in workplace health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Anyone looking to improve their understanding of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

What You Will Learn

• What is meant by mental health and wellbeing.
• Understanding that mental health can affect everyone.
• Factors that can influence mental health and wellbeing.
• Recognising that individuals may respond differently to challenges and pressures.
• Understanding the relationship between mental and physical wellbeing.
• Recognising possible signs that someone may be experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Understanding the potential effects of stress on mental wellbeing.
• Recognising workplace factors that may contribute to poor mental health.
• Understanding how mental health can affect individuals at work.
• Recognising common misconceptions surrounding mental health.
• Understanding the potential impact of stigma and discrimination.
• Promoting respectful and inclusive attitudes towards mental health.
• Communicating sensitively with someone who may be experiencing difficulties.
• Applying appropriate listening and communication skills.
• Avoiding assumptions about another person's mental health.
• Respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Recognising the limits of individual knowledge and responsibility.
• Understanding that employees should not attempt to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Recognising when additional help or support may be appropriate.
• Awareness of workplace and external sources of support.
• Encouraging appropriate help-seeking where necessary.
• Considering practical approaches to supporting personal mental wellbeing.
• Recognising the importance of rest, healthy routines and appropriate work-life balance.
• Knowing when to raise concerns or seek support for personal wellbeing.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This is an awareness-based eLearning course and does not qualify learners to diagnose, assess or provide clinical treatment for mental health conditions. Individuals requiring professional support should be directed to appropriately qualified services or support in accordance with organisational procedures.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.