Topic outline

  • General

  • Introduction

  • Session 1 – Understanding Mental Health

    1-2 hour to complete
    • This course is designed to provide an understanding of mental health, including the different types of mental illnesses, their causes, and effective treatments. Topics covered may include common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, as well as ways to maintain good mental health and promote well-being. The course may also address the impact of mental illness on individuals, families, and communities, and provide information on how to access resources and support for those living with mental illness.


      Objectives:

      1. To understand the different types of mental illnesses and their symptoms.
      2. To identify the causes and risk factors of mental health disorders.
      3. To learn about effective treatments for mental illness, including both medication and therapy options.
      4. To be able to identify resources and support systems for individuals living with mental illness and their families.

  • Session 2 – Understanding Stress

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Understanding Stress, is designed to provide an understanding of stress, including its causes, effects on the body and mind, and strategies for managing it. Topics covered may include the physiological and psychological responses to stress, the impact of stress on overall health and well-being, and various stress management techniques such as relaxation techniques, exercise, and time management. The course may also address specific stressors such as work-related stress, financial stress, and relationship stress, and provide information on how to access resources and support for managing stress.


      Objectives:
      1. To understand the causes and triggers of stress and how it affects the body and mind.
      2. To learn various stress management techniques such as relaxation, exercise, and time management.
      3. To identify specific stressors, such as work-related stress, financial stress, and relationship stress, and learn strategies for coping with them.
      4. To be able to access resources and support for managing stress and improve overall well-being.

  • Session 3 – Understanding Anxiety

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Understanding Anxiety aims to provide an understanding of anxiety, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Topics covered may include common anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias, as well as the impact of anxiety on overall health and well-being. The course may also address ways to manage and reduce anxiety symptoms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Additionally, it may provide information on how to access resources and support for those living with anxiety disorders.


      Objectives:
      1. Understand the different types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms.
      2. Identify the causes and risk factors of anxiety disorders.
      3. Learn about effective treatments for anxiety disorders, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.
      4. Identify resources and support systems for individuals living with anxiety disorders and their families.

  • Session 4 – Understanding Phobias

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Understanding Phobias aims to provide an understanding of phobias, including their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Topics covered may include common phobias such as agoraphobia, social phobia, and specific phobias, as well as the impact of phobias on overall health and well-being. The course may also address ways to manage and reduce phobia symptoms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and exposure therapy. Additionally, it may provide information on how to access resources and support for those living with phobias.


      Objectives:

      1. Understand the different types of phobias and their symptoms.
      2. Identify the causes and risk factors of phobias.
      3. Learn about effective treatments for phobias, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and exposure therapy.
      4. Identify resources and support systems for individuals living with phobias and their families.

  • Session 5 – Understanding Depression

    1-2 hour to complete

    • This course will provide an understanding of depression, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It will cover the different forms of therapy and medication available. The goal is to gain knowledge about this mental health condition.

      Objectives:

      1. An understanding of the causes and symptoms of depression.
      2. Knowledge of the various forms of therapy and medication available for treating depression.
      3. The ability to identify and understand the impact of environmental and psychological factors on depression.
      4. An understanding of the biology of depression and how it affects the brain.


  • Session 6 – Understanding Bipolar Disorder

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Understanding Bipolar Disorder will provide an understanding of the condition including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Students will gain knowledge about the biology of the disorder, the impact of environmental and psychological factors, and the different forms of therapy and medication available for managing it. The course will be interactive, including lectures, discussions, and activities that will help students to gain an understanding of bipolar disorder.

      Objectives:
      1. An understanding of the causes and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
      2. Knowledge of the various forms of therapy and medication available for treating Bipolar Disorder.
      3. The ability to identify and understand the impact of environmental and psychological factors on Bipolar Disorder.
      4. An understanding of the biology of Bipolar Disorder and how it affects the brain.

  • Conclusion

    • This pathway has given you a deeper insight into mental health disorders. You should now be able to confidently identify symptoms and effects of these issues and understand how to support people who are suffering from them. Move on to part 2 to learn more.

  • Final Reflection Task

    • Your final part of this pathway is to share a reflection. It is important to reflect after any learning you do as this helps close the loop on what you have learnt, gives you the opportunity to answer any question you may have or even encourage you to find out more information. It will also help us in creating future pathways, learning packages and platforms.